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hypothermia

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɜːrmiə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜːrmiə/

Meanings
noun
Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35°C.

Examples :

"The hiker suffered from hypothermia after being lost in the mountains for hours. "
medicine physiology body disease condition

Related Words

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abnormally adverb

/æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/

In an abnormal manner; in a way that deviates from a standard, norm, or average.

"The child's growth was abnormally fast for his age. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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below adverb

/bɪˈləʊ/ /bəˈloʊ/

In a lower place.

"The library is below the cafeteria. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

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hours noun

/ˈaʊɚz/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)z/

A time period of sixty minutes; one twenty-fourth of a day.

"I spent an hour at lunch."

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mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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hiker noun

/ˈhaɪkɚ/

One who hikes, especially frequently.

"The local hiker often goes on long weekend trips in the mountains. "

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suffered verb

/ˈsʌfəd/ /ˈsʌfɚd/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

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temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

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body noun

/ˈbɒdi/ /ˈbɑdi/

Physical frame.

"My sister injured her body during a soccer game. "