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源自希腊语 hypo-(低于) + thermos(热),1891年首次记录于医学文献。
❶ 指人体核心温度低于35°C的异常低温状态,通常因长时间暴露在寒冷环境中导致,可能危及生命。
“The hiker was treated for hypothermia after getting lost in the snowstorm.”
(这名徒步旅行者在暴风雪中迷路后因体温过低接受治疗。)
“Swimming in icy water can quickly lead to hypothermia.”
(在冰水中游泳会迅速导致体温过低。)
severe hypothermia — 指核心体温低于28°C的致命性低温状态,患者可能出现意识丧失和生命体征微弱。
“The rescue team used special equipment to rewarm the patient with severe hypothermia.”
(救援队使用特殊设备为严重体温过低的患者复温。)