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abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)
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Hyperthermia, also known as heat stroke or sunstroke is an acute condition resulting from excessive exposure to heat. The homeothermal regulatory mechanisms become overwhelmed and unable to effectively deal with the heat, and body temperature climbs uncontrollably. This is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate hospitalization. Body temperatures above 40°C (104°F) are considered life-threatening. ...
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| hyperthermia |
An increase in body temperature above normal.
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Body temperature that has been raised abnormally high to kill tumor cells or make them more sensitive to the effects of radiation and certain chemotherapy drugs.
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An experimental treatment that involves heating the blood after removing it from the body, in an attempt to kill HIV. This is a dangerous and, so far, ineffective treatment.
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