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hyperpyrexia Definition

hyper·pyrexia (hī′pər pī rek′sē ə)

noun

a very high fever

Etymology: ModL < hyper- + pyrexia

hyperpyrexia Related Forms
hy′per·pyret′ic (-ret′ik) adjective
hyperpyrexia Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • malignant: This may occur in syndromes such as malignant hyperpyrexia, tho a metabolic acidosis usually predominates.