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源自希腊语 hyper-(超过) + thermos(热),19世纪晚期进入医学英语。
❶ 体温过高,指身体温度异常升高超过正常范围,通常由环境过热或身体散热功能障碍引起。
“Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to hyperthermia.”
(长时间暴露在高温环境下可能导致体温过高。)
“Symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness and rapid heartbeat.”
(体温过高的症状包括头晕和心跳加快。)
malignant hyperthermia — 恶性高热,一种罕见但危及生命的遗传性疾病,常因麻醉药物触发导致肌肉代谢异常和体温急剧上升。
“The surgical team was prepared for possible malignant hyperthermia due to the patient's family history.”
(由于患者的家族病史,手术团队对可能出现的恶性高热做了应急准备。)