Definition

A state in which the body temperature is at a normal level, neither too high nor too low.

Example

The patient was in a state of normothermia after the treatment.

Conversation

I read that maintaining normothermia is crucial for our health.

Yeah, I guess our body functions best at a normal temperature.

Exactly! It's interesting how even slight changes can affect us.

For sure, staying within that range keeps everything running smoothly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Normothermia → It is formed from "norma" (from Latin, meaning standard or rule) and "thermia" (from Greek "thermia", meaning heat). The word refers to the standard or normal body temperature, indicating a state of normal heat in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'norma' as a standard and 'thermia' as heat — this helps you remember that normothermia means having a standard or normal body temperature.

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