subnormal temperature
[/sʌbˈnɔːrməl ˈtɛmpərətʃər/]
nounpl: subnormal temperatures
temperatura subnormal
1. Body temperature below the normal range, typically below 36.5°C (97.7°F) in humans
The patient presented with subnormal temperature and signs of hypothermia.
O paciente apresentou temperatura subnormal e sinais de hipotermia.
2. A condition characterized by abnormally low body heat, often indicating a medical concern
Subnormal temperature can be a symptom of sepsis or severe infection in elderly patients.
Temperatura subnormal pode ser um sintoma de sepse ou infecção grave em pacientes idosos.
This is a medical/clinical term used by healthcare professionals in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, patients may colloquially say 'tenho temperatura baixa' (I have low temperature) rather than using the formal medical term. It's particularly important in tropical countries like Brazil where hypothermia is less common but still a serious medical concern in specific contexts such as intensive care units or in cases of severe infections.
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