subnormal body temperature
[səbˈnɔːrməl ˈbɒdi ˈtɛmprətʃər]
nounpl: subnormal body temperatures
temperatura corporal subnormal
1. A body core temperature below the normal range of 36.5-37.5°C (97.7-99.5°F), typically indicating hypothermia or other medical conditions
The patient presented with subnormal body temperature and symptoms of hypothermia after prolonged exposure to cold water.
O paciente apresentou temperatura corporal subnormal e sintomas de hipotermia após exposição prolongada à água fria.
2. A clinical condition characterized by core body temperature below 36.0°C, which may require medical intervention
Subnormal body temperature in elderly patients can be a sign of infection or serious underlying illness.
A temperatura corporal subnormal em pacientes idosos pode ser um sinal de infecção ou doença subjacente grave.
This is primarily a medical and scientific term used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking medical communities. In Brazil and Portugal, healthcare professionals use 'temperatura corporal subnormal' or 'hipotermia' to describe this condition. The term is clinically important as subnormal body temperature in tropical countries like Brazil may indicate serious infection or systemic disease, whereas in colder climates it more commonly results from environmental exposure. Recognition of this condition is critical in emergency medicine and geriatric care in both cultures.
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