hyperthermia

hyperthermia definition - medical

hy·per·ther·mi·a (hīˌpər-thûrˈmē-ə)

noun
Abnormally high body temperature, usually resulting from infection, medication, or head injury, and sometimes brought about intentionally to treat diseases, especially certain cancers.

Related Forms:

  • hyˌper·therˈmal adjective

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