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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