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malignant hyperthermia
ma·lig·nant hy·per·ther·mi·a


noun 
Definition:
 
genetic muscle disorder: a rare genetic condition of intense muscle contraction that produces great heat and a dangerously high temperature. It is brought on by anesthetic drugs.
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