noun
- a dangerous condition in which the body temperature drops below normal due to prolonged exposure to cold
Usage: medical
Examples
- The hiker was treated for hypothermia after being rescued from the mountain.
- Symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, confusion, and drowsiness.
- The elderly are at higher risk for hypothermia during winter months.
- Emergency responders wrapped the victim in blankets to prevent hypothermia.
- Hypothermia can be fatal if not treated promptly.
- The swimmer developed mild hypothermia in the cold lake water.