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Hypothermia

/hˌaɪpəˈθɜrmiə/
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(noun) Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.

They were treated for hypothermia.
Tom died of hypothermia.
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The rescued hikers were treated for severe ____ after spending the night out in the snow.

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