Meaning of the word hyperthermia in English

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hyperthermia

US /ˌhaɪ.pərˈθɜːr.mi.ə/
UK /ˌhaɪ.pəˈθɜː.mi.ə/

Noun

the condition of having an abnormally high body temperature, typically as a result of the failure of thermoregulation

Example:
Severe hyperthermia can lead to organ damage and even death.
The patient developed hyperthermia after prolonged exposure to high temperatures.