pyrexia

noun

Meaning

An abnormally high body temperature, commonly known as a fever.

Examples

The clinical report confirmed pyrexia, suggesting an underlying infection.
Persistent pyrexia in infants requires immediate medical evaluation.

Synonyms: fever, temperature, febricity, hyperthermia

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pyrexia

noun

Pronunciation: /paɪˈrɛksiə/

Definition

An abnormally high body temperature, commonly known as a fever.

Examples

The clinical report confirmed pyrexia, suggesting an underlying infection.
Persistent pyrexia in infants requires immediate medical evaluation.
Doctors monitored the patient closely as his pyrexia began to subside.

Synonyms of pyrexia

Words with a similar meaning to pyrexia:

Antonyms of pyrexia

Words with the opposite meaning to pyrexia:

hypothermia

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