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hyperthermy

DEFINITIONS OF: hyperthermy

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

Synonyms:
hyperthermia
Antonyms:
hypothermia
subnormal body temperature
Types:
hyperpyrexia
extremely high fever (especially in children)
Type of:
physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state
the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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