Definitions
- Referring to an elevated body temperature due to external factors such as heat exposure or medication. - Describing a medical condition where the body's temperature regulation system fails, leading to dangerously high body temperatures. - Talking about a treatment method that involves raising the body temperature to kill cancer cells.
- Referring to an elevated body temperature due to internal factors such as infection or inflammation. - Describing a medical condition where the body's immune system responds to an infection by raising the body temperature. - Talking about a symptom of various diseases that causes fever and chills.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to elevated body temperature.
- 2Both are medical terms used to describe conditions related to body temperature.
- 3Both can be symptoms of various diseases or infections.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Hyperthermia is caused by external factors such as heat exposure or medication, while pyrexia is caused by internal factors such as infection or inflammation.
- 2Severity: Hyperthermia can be life-threatening if not treated promptly, while pyrexia is generally less severe and can be managed with medication.
- 3Treatment: Hyperthermia can be treated by cooling the body down, while pyrexia is often treated with medication to reduce fever.
- 4Usage: Hyperthermia is more commonly used in the context of heat stroke or cancer treatment, while pyrexia is more commonly used in the context of infectious diseases.
Remember this!
Hyperthermia and pyrexia are both medical terms used to describe elevated body temperature. However, hyperthermia is caused by external factors such as heat exposure or medication, while pyrexia is caused by internal factors such as infection or inflammation. Hyperthermia can be life-threatening if not treated promptly, while pyrexia is generally less severe and can be managed with medication.
