Examples of hypothermia in a Sentence
She fell into the cold water and nearly died from hypothermia.
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That included a number of deaths from hypothermia and medical emergencies while clearing snow, as well as a few fatal sledding accidents.
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Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Morning wind chills will be especially harsh, ranging from a bitter -20° to 0°, posing risks for frostbite and hypothermia.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Frostbite and hypothermia are real threats and experts advise people to bundle up and limit time outdoors.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Following a major weekend winter storm that covered Oklahoma in snow and ice, agencies around the Oklahoma City metro were dealing with slick roadways, ruptured water pipes, and life-threatening emergencies like hypothermia.
—Jessie Christopher Smith, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Morning wind chills will be especially harsh, ranging from a bitter -20° to 0°, posing risks for frostbite and hypothermia.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Frostbite and hypothermia are real threats and experts advise people to bundle up and limit time outdoors.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Following a major weekend winter storm that covered Oklahoma in snow and ice, agencies around the Oklahoma City metro were dealing with slick roadways, ruptured water pipes, and life-threatening emergencies like hypothermia.
—Jessie Christopher Smith, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Hypothermia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypothermia. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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hypothermia
noun
hy·po·ther·mia
ˌhī-pō-ˈthər-mē-ə 
: reduction of the body temperature to an abnormally low level
Medical Definition
hypothermia
noun
hy·po·ther·mia
-ˈthər-mē-ə
: subnormal temperature of the body
hypothermia, defined as temperature under 36.6°C—Emergency Medicine
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