Definitions for hyperthermia
ˌhaɪ pərˈθɜr mi əhy·per·ther·mi·a

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1. hyperthermia, hyperthermynoun

   abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)

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1. hyperthermianoun

   The condition of having an abnormally high body temperature caused by a failure of the heat-regulating mechanisms of the body to deal with the heat coming from the environment.

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1. Hyperthermia

   Hyperthermia, also known simply as overheating, is a condition in which an individual's body temperature is elevated beyond normal due to failed thermoregulation. The person's body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates. When extreme temperature elevation occurs, it becomes a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent disability or death. Almost half a million deaths are recorded every year from hyperthermia.The most common causes include heat stroke and adverse reactions to drugs. Heat stroke is an acute temperature elevation caused by exposure to excessive heat, or combination of heat and humidity, that overwhelms the heat-regulating mechanisms of the body. The latter is a relatively rare side effect of many drugs, particularly those that affect the central nervous system. Malignant hyperthermia is a rare complication of some types of general anesthesia. Hyperthermia can also be caused by a traumatic brain injury.Hyperthermia differs from fever in that the body's temperature set point remains unchanged. The opposite is hypothermia, which occurs when the temperature drops below that required to maintain normal metabolism. The term is from Greek ὑπέρ, hyper, meaning "above", and θέρμος, thermos, meaning "heat".

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1. Hyperthermia

   Hyperthermia is elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation that occurs when a body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates. Extreme temperature elevation then becomes a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent disability or death. The most common causes include heat stroke and adverse reactions to drugs. The former is an acute temperature elevation caused by exposure to excessive heat, or combination of heat and humidity, that overwhelms the heat-regulating mechanisms. The latter is a relatively rare side effect of many drugs, particularly those that affect the central nervous system. Malignant hyperthermia is a rare complication of some types of general anesthesia. Hyperthermia can also be deliberately induced using drugs or medical devices and may be used in the treatment of some kinds of cancer and other conditions, most commonly in conjunction with radiotherapy. Hyperthermia differs from fever in that the body's temperature set point remains unchanged. The opposite is hypothermia, which occurs when the temperature drops below that required to maintain normal metabolism.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hyperthermia in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hyperthermia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of hyperthermia in a Sentence

1. Inspector General -LRB- OIG -RRB-:

   It asserted that it had taken significant steps to improve the health and welfare of State Department explosive detection canines provided to Jordan and, moreover, stated that the program had to continue, regardless of these health and welfare concerns, due to ongoing national security issues in the region, however, the death of two canines from non-natural causes — namely, hyperthermia and poisoning — since June 2019 raises serious questions about the Department's contention that it has taken adequate steps to protect their health and safety.

2. Multnomah County:

   As of Tuesday, July 6, the Multnomah County Medical Examiner Program has identified 67 deaths in which the suspected cause of death is hyperthermia. Of those, 40 have been formally ruled hyperthermia deaths. The people who died ranged in age from 44 to 97; with an average age of 68.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hyperthermia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hyperthermia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthermia
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hyperthermia