Korean word

저체온증

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheocheonjeung

Meaning

  • nounhypothermia

Example

아기가 저체온증에 걸리지 않게 조심하세요.a gi ga cheo che on jeung e keol li ji an ke cho sim ha se yo

Be careful not to let the baby get hypothermia.

Illustration for 저체온증 (hypothermia)

More examples

밤에 산책하다가 저체온증에 걸릴 위험이 있다.pa me san chae ka da ga cheo che on jeung e keol lil wi heo mi it tta

There is a risk of getting hypothermia while taking a walk at night.

Core concept

A dangerously low core body temperature that disrupts normal body functions.

Common phrases

  • 저체온증에 걸리다cheo che on jeung e keol li da

    get hypothermia

  • 저체온증을 예방하다cheo che on jeung eul ye bang ha da

    prevent hypothermia

  • 저체온증 증상cheo che on jeung cheung sang

    hypothermia symptoms

Similar words

저체온cheocheon: A state in which the body's core temperature is below its usual level.
체온 저하cheon cheoha: A fall in body temperature from its usual level.
동상tongsang: Damage to skin or tissue caused by prolonged cold that freezes it.

Definition in Korean

몸의 중심 체온이 정상보다 많이 내려가 신체 기능에 이상이 생기는 상태.mo mui chung sim che o ni cheong sang bo da ma ni nae ryeo ga sin che ki neung e i sang i saeng gi neun sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines meanings related to low, body temperature, and a medical condition.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this word signals a serious health concern rather than simply observing that someone feels cold.

Opposites

  • 고열koyeolhigh fevernoun

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