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hypothermia

hy-poh-THER-mee-uh

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Definition

Abnormally low body temperature

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Prefix

hypo-

below normal

Root

therm/o

heat

Etymology

Greek: hypo- (below) + therm/o (heat) + -ia (condition)

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