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Pyrexia(also Hyperthermia) means fever. Hyperpyrexia means extreme elevation of body temperature. Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature.

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What is meant by pyrexia hyper pyrexia and hypothermia?

Pyrexia refers to an elevated body temperature, commonly known as a fever. Hyperpyrexia is a severe form of fever where body temperature rises significantly above normal levels, usually above 41.5°C (106.7°F). Hypothermia is when the body temperature drops below normal levels, typically below 35°C (95°F). It can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the degree of temperature drop.


Why is a patient's temperature recorded?

Temperature is recorded to check for fever (pyrexia or a febrile condition), or to monitor the degree of hypothermia.


Which of the followin is not an early sign of hypothermia?

Feeling hyper or giddy


What is hyper thermia?

hyperthermia is when the body temp. rises to high and hypothermia is when it get to low


How can you get Pyrexia?

Pyrexia Is a fever......


What is the medical term meaning high body temperature?

Fever, pyrexia, hyperthermia (nouns), febrile (adjective).


What is the technical name for fever?

PYREXIA


What is the scientific name for a fever?

The scientific name for a fever is "pyrexia." It is an elevation in body temperature that is often a sign of infection or inflammation in the body.


What is a life threatening condition in which the body temperature becomes dangerously low anywhere below 95 degrees?

Hypothermia is a threatening condition, that can lead to death.


What is the plural form of hypothermia?

Hypothermia. "There are different types of hypothermia."


What are the symtpoms of canine pyrexia?

The most noticeable symptom of canine pyrexia is a high fever. It may be serious, or minor and only time and vet can tell you the best form of treatment.


What is it called when there is a dangerous drop in body temperature?

Hypothermia