Meaning of the word hypothermia in English

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hypothermia

US /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθɝː.mi.ə/
UK /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθɝː.mi.ə/
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Noun

1.

the condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low.

Example:
The hiker suffered from severe hypothermia after being exposed to the cold for hours.
Symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, confusion, and slurred speech.
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