HYPERTHERMIA

Definition

Pronunciation: //ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)ˈθɜː(ɹ)miə//

noun

(pathology) The condition of having an abnormally high body temperature caused by a failure of the heat-regulating mechanisms of the body to deal with the heat coming from the environment.
"Autopsy results revealed that Braydon was generally malnourished and thin. His cause of death was hyperthermia due to the extreme heat, which would have “caused extreme discomfort and difficulty breathing as he died.”"
(medicine) The therapeutic application of heat to a patient, especially as treatment to cancer.

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length: 12 letters
Scrabble Points: 25 points
Words With Friends Points: 24 points

Word Games

Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL): Yes
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS): Yes
Wordle: No
Words With Friends: Yes

How many Scrabble points is the word 'HYPERTHERMIA'?

The word HYPERTHERMIA is worth 25 points in Scrabble.

Total: 25 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HYPERTHERMIA'?

The word HYPERTHERMIA is worth 24 points in Words With Friends.

Total: 24 points

How many letters is the word 'HYPERTHERMIA'?

The word HYPERTHERMIA has 12 letters.

What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?

While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:

B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends

Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.

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