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(pī ret′ik)

adjective

of, causing, or characterized by fever

Origin: ModL pyreticus < Gr pyretos, burning heat, fever < pyr, fire

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adjective

Relating to, producing, or affected by fever.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin pyreticus

Origin: , from Greek puretos, fever

Origin: , from pūr, fire; see paəwṛ in Indo-European roots

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