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Hyperthermia vs. Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
/ˌhʌɪpəˈθəːmɪə/Examples:
Prolonged exposure can lead to hyperthermia in athletes.Hyperthermia is a risk when exercising in extreme heat.Wearing several layers can result in accidental hyperthermia.
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Hypothermia
/ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜːmiə/Examples:
The hiker was treated for hypothermia after a cold night out.Elderly individuals are especially vulnerable to hypothermia.Severe hypothermia can lead to unconsciousness and even death.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both words are related to body temperature but in opposite ways.
- Hyperthermia contains hyper-, which generally indicates over or above.
- Hypothermia contains hypo-, which generally indicates under or below.
- Remember that hyperthermia is about high temperature and hypothermia is about low temperature.
- To avoid confusion, think of hyper as excessive heat and hypo as insufficient heat.
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