Hyperthermy (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The nurse checked the patient's chart to confirm that his hyperthermy was under control.
- Doctors carefully monitored the patient's body temperature during the cancer treatment to avoid extreme hyperthermy.
- The athlete ignored the warning signs of hyperthermy, continuing to run despite the scorching heat.
- The cancer patient went through several sessions of induced hyperthermy as part of her treatment plan.
- A severe case of malaria led to hyperthermy, causing the patient to become disoriented and weak.