Hypothermia, Induced
| Definition: |
Abnormally low body temperature intentionally induced in warm-blooded animals by artificial means. |
| Notes: |
induced by cold or by drugs; cooling of organs during surg or for ther goes here; do not use /util except by MeSH definition |
| Also Called: |
Cryoanesthesia,Gastric Hypothermia |
Hypothermia, Induced Definitions and Terms
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