Synonyms for hyperthermia
ˌhaɪ pərˈθɜr mi əhy·per·ther·mi·a

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1. hyperthermianoun

   Synonyms:
   heatstroke

   Antonyms:
   hypothermia

2. hyperthermianoun

   The condition of having an abnormally high body temperature caused by a failure of the heat-regulating mechanisms of the body to deal with the heat coming from the environment.

   Synonyms:
   heatstroke

   Antonyms:
   hypothermia

Princeton's WordNetRate this synonym:5.0 / 1 vote

1. hyperthermia, hyperthermynoun

   abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)

   Synonyms:
   hyperthermy

   Antonyms:
   hypothermia

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1. Inspector General -LRB- OIG -RRB-:

   It asserted that it had taken significant steps to improve the health and welfare of State Department explosive detection canines provided to Jordan and, moreover, stated that the program had to continue, regardless of these health and welfare concerns, due to ongoing national security issues in the region, however, the death of two canines from non-natural causes — namely, hyperthermia and poisoning — since June 2019 raises serious questions about the Department's contention that it has taken adequate steps to protect their health and safety.

2. Multnomah County:

   As of Tuesday, July 6, the Multnomah County Medical Examiner Program has identified 67 deaths in which the suspected cause of death is hyperthermia. Of those, 40 have been formally ruled hyperthermia deaths. The people who died ranged in age from 44 to 97; with an average age of 68.