malignant hyperthermia
noun
: a rare inherited condition characterized by a rapid, extreme, and often fatal rise in body temperature following the administration of general anesthesia
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“Malignant hyperthermia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/malignant%20hyperthermia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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