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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:
- Hyperthermia has a prefix hyper- which means over or excessive, indicating a high temperature condition.
- Hypothermia has a prefix hypo- which means under or below, indicating a low temperature condition.
- Remember that hypo- can sound like low, which can help in associating hypothermia with low temperatures.
- Hyperthermia can occur due to heat exposure or physical overexertion, while hypothermia is usually due to cold exposure.
- Think of hyper as being active or overly energetic, similar to high heat, while hypo as being subdued or decreasing, like getting cold.
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