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Synonyms for pyrexia

Grammar : Noun
Spell : pahy-rek-see-uh
Phonetic Transcription : paɪˈrɛk si ə

Top 10 synonyms for pyrexia
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Définition of pyrexia

Origin :
  • "fever," 1769, medical Latin, from Greek pyrexis "feverishness," from pyressein "to be feverish, to be ill of fever," from pyretos "fever, burning heat," related to pyr "fire" (see fire (n.)).
  • As in temperature : noun hotness, coldness of some degree
  • As in fever : noun state of high temperature or agitation
Example sentences :
  • Increased secretion of saliva, general perspiration, or diuresis sometimes marks the cessation of the pyrexia.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • Consequently their exhibition was wholly empirical, and the one that subdued the pyrexia most promptly was given the preference.
  • Extract from : « Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why » by Martha M. Allen
  • It was accompanied by pyrexia, gastro-enteritis, deep-seated pains in limbs and body, and burning and pricking of the skin.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 » by Various
  • During the next few days the animal will lose some weight and perhaps show a certain amount of pyrexia.
  • Extract from : « The Elements of Bacteriological Technique » by John William Henry Eyre
  • The first sign of their occurrence is an attack of pyrexia, shortly followed by a painful swelling at the affected spot.
  • Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various
  • The pyrexia may be divided into three periods, each having its own peculiarities.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I » by Various
  • The lysis, therefore, occupies usually a longer time than was required by the pyrexia in reaching its maximum.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I » by Various
  • These changes are usually proportional to the degree of pyrexia which has been present during life.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I » by Various
  • Their explanation seems difficult, since the pyrexia is too brief to be associated with any local inflammatory complication.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I » by Various
  • It was often present both in the initial paroxysm and in the relapse, but disappeared soon after the end of the pyrexia.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I » by Various

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