What it means
The root in thermometer, hypothermiahy-poh-THER-mee-uhA body temperature that has fallen below the normal range.hypo- belowtherm/o heat-ia conditionFull entry (body temperature too low), hyperthermiahy-per-THER-mee-uhA body temperature that is higher than normal because the body takes in or makes more heat than it can lose.hyper- abovetherm/o heat-ia conditionFull entry (too high) and thermoregulation (how the body keeps its temperature steady).
At a glance
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Related terms
hypothermia
A body temperature that has fallen below the normal range.
hyperthermia
A body temperature that is higher than normal because the body takes in or makes more heat than it can lose.