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hyperthermia
hy·per·ther·mi·a [ hahy-per-thur-mee-uh ]
Subclass of:
Body Temperature Changes;
Heat Stress Disorders
Definitions related to hyperthermia:
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A condition characterized by an abnormally high body temperature. In a hyperthermic state, the hypothalamic set-point is normal but body temperature increases and overrides the ability to lose heat, resulting from exogenous heat exposure or endogenous heat production.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Abnormally high body temperature. This may be caused as part of treatment, by an infection, or by exposure to heat.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An abnormal elevation of body temperature, usually as a result of inability to regulate core body temperature due to non-pathologic factors.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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An abnormally high body temperature. Not fever.U.S. FDA GlossaryU.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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Elevation of body temperature above normal due to the production or absorption of more heat than the body is able to dissipate.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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