Hypothermic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or affected by hypothermia.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The rescue team located the hikers who were suffering from hypothermic conditions after spending a night in the freezing mountain terrain.
- A person submerged in icy water can become hypothermic within a short time, so timely rescue and warming is essential.
- In an effort to reduce heat loss, emergency responders will cover the patient with blankets if they appear to be in a hypothermic state.
- Cold shock and a rapidly developing hypothermic response forced the lone swimmer to stop their attempts to cross the frigid lake.
- An accident survivor stuck outside for an extended time without shelter was hospitalized in a hypothermic state requiring extensive treatment and observation.