Hyperthermia

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˈpɝtˈhɝmiə/

Hyperthermia (noun)

  1. A condition where the body temperature becomes too high, often because the body cannot cool itself.
  2. Overheating of the body that may look like fever, but is caused by heat exposure or problems with temperature control.

Examples

  • Hyperthermia can be dangerous body heat after long exposure to heat.
  • Dangerous body heat can happen when hyperthermia is not treated quickly.