hypothermia

noun

hy·​po·​ther·​mia ˌhī-pō-ˈthər-mē-ə 

: subnormal temperature of the body

hypothermic

ˌhī-pō-ˈthər-mik 

adjective

Examples of hypothermia in a Sentence

She fell into the cold water and nearly died from hypothermia.

Recent Examples on the Web

In June, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office ruled her death a homicide, listing the cause of death as hypothermia. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Firefighters said he was found about three miles from the Seal Beach Pier and suffering from hypothermia. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

The outlet reported that the fisherman was treated for hypothermia. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

His past coworkers said the surgeon also frequently took multiple hours on emergency procedures that would ideally be done in under an hour to avoid complications like hypothermia, hypotension and clotting issues. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hypothermia

• hyperthermia

Kids Definition

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

hypothermic

-mik 

adjective