Definition

1. Noun:
   • A state of severe bodily coldness and collapse: "algidity" refers to a medical condition of prostration characterized by cold and clammy skin and low blood pressure, often due to shock or severe infection.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The patient was admitted with algidity and a weak pulse.
  • Algidity is a critical symptom often seen in cases of septic shock.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Diagnosis: The term is primarily used in clinical or formal medical descriptions to denote a specific set of symptoms.
  • The presence of algidity indicated a rapid progression of the illness.

Variants and Related Words

• Algid (adj): Pertaining to or characterized by coldness, especially bodily coldness.
  • The algid state of the patient required immediate warming measures.

Synonyms

• Hypothermia: Abnormally low body temperature.
• Prostration: A state of extreme physical exhaustion or weakness.
• Collapse: A sudden failure of health, strength, or consciousness.

Antonyms

• Hyperthermia: Abnormally high body temperature.
• Pyrexia: The medical term for fever.

Noun

1. prostration characterized by cold and clammy skin and low blood pressure