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normothermia

noun/ˌnɔːməʊˈθɜːmɪə/

C1CEFR level
75/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A normal core body temperature, actively maintained during and after surgery.

Forced-air warming was used to preserve normothermia throughout the lengthy laparotomy.

Topic: Surgery in Medical English

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