Hyperthermy
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noun.
abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)
Word Usage
"Besides killing cancer cells, hyperthermy reduced the tolerance of cancer cells to chemotherapy."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
physical condition
physiological condition
physiological state
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
hyperpyrexia
suggests
hyperthermia
hyperthermic