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pyrexia

noun
py·​rex·​ia | \ pÄ«-ˈrek-sÄ“-É™ How to pronounce pyrexia (audio) \

Definition of pyrexia

: abnormal elevation of body temperature : fever
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Other Words from pyrexia

pyrexial \ pÄ«-​ˈrek-​sÄ“-​É™l How to pronounce pyrexial (audio) \ adjective
pyrexic \ pÄ«-​ˈrek-​sik How to pronounce pyrexic (audio) \ adjective

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 For many of these reactions, the FDA database uses medical terminology, such as pyrexia and dyspnoea for fever and labored breathing, respectively. — Ajc Homepage, ajc, "The 50 most dangerous drugs," 24 July 2017

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First Known Use of pyrexia

1777, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pyrexia

New Latin, from Greek pyressein to be feverish, from pyretos

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pyrexia

noun
py·​rex·​ia | \ pÄ«-ˈrek-sÄ“-É™ How to pronounce pyrexia (audio) \

Medical Definition of pyrexia

: abnormal elevation of body temperature : fever

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