Algid (Adjective)
Meaning
Chilly; "a person who is algid is marked by prostration and has cold clammy skin and low blood pressure".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The algid patient was rushed to the emergency room after being found unresponsive in the snow.
- After the accident, the driver was algid and required immediate medical attention to raise her body temperature.
- The doctor diagnosed the algid symptoms as a result of prolonged exposure to the freezing cold.
- The hikers were algid and exhausted after spending the night in the snow without proper gear.
- The algid state of the patient was a concern for the medical team, who worked to warm her up and stabilize her vital signs.