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hypothermia |
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hypothermiaCondition in which the deep (core) temperature of the body falls below 35°C. If it is not discovered coma and death ensue. Most at risk are the aged and babies (particularly if premature). |
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The fire department told KTVB News that Cox didn't suffer hypothermia because of the safety gear she was wearing. Hypothermia can occur after prolonged exposure to cold air or sudden immersion in cold water. Researchers are eager to understand hibernation because it seems to protect slumbering animals from a variety of ills, including hypothermia, strokes, muscle atrophy, infections, and cancer--a defense that might someday be emulated in people. |
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