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temperature Flashcards

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axilla

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armpit

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hypothermia

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a low body temperature, below 95 degrees

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hyperpyrexia

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abnormally high fever that can result in seizures

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fever

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elevated body temperature, usually above 101 degrees. febrile is the state of having a fever. pyrexia means elevated body temperature

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homeostasis

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the ideal health state in the human body (98.6)

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