What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hyperthermia
Example
The hiker suffered from hyperthermia after being stranded in the desert for hours. [hyperthermia: noun]
Example
The doctor used hyperthermia to treat the patient's cancer. [hyperthermia: noun]
pyrexia
Example
The child had pyrexia due to the flu. [pyrexia: noun]
Example
The nurse recorded the patient's pyrexia as 101 degrees Fahrenheit. [pyrexia: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pyrexia is more commonly used than hyperthermia in everyday language, especially in the context of infectious diseases. Hyperthermia is less common and is typically used in the context of heat stroke or cancer treatment.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between hyperthermia and pyrexia?
Both hyperthermia and pyrexia are formal medical terms and are not commonly used in informal contexts.
