adjective
- relating to or characterized by abnormally high body temperature; feverish
- of or relating to a therapeutic technique using controlled heat to treat disease or injury
Usage: medical/scientific term
Usage: medical/technical term
Examples
- The patient presented with a hyperthermic condition requiring immediate cooling measures.
- Hyperthermic therapy has shown promise in treating certain types of cancer.
- A hyperthermic response to infection is the body's natural defense mechanism.
- The athlete became hyperthermic during the intense outdoor training session.
- Doctors monitored the hyperthermic patient's vital signs throughout the night.