체온이 정상 범위 아래로 떨어져 신체 기능이 저하된 상태.
A medical condition in which the body's core temperature drops below the level required for normal metabolism and body functions.
예문:
"Emergency responders monitored the sailor's vitals for signs of hypothermia after he fell into the frigid Atlantic."
"Wearing multiple layers of moisture-wicking clothing is essential to prevent hypothermia during winter treks."
수술 중 대사율을 낮추고 장기를 보호하기 위해 인위적으로 체온을 내리는 기법.
The deliberate lowering of body temperature, often used during surgical procedures to reduce the metabolic rate and protect organs.
예문:
"Modern neurosurgery often utilizes controlled hypothermia to slow down cellular metabolism."
"The patient was placed under systemic hypothermia to facilitate the repair of the aortic arch."