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pyrexia Definition

py·rexia (pī reksē ə)

noun

fever

Etymology: ModL < Gr pyrexis, feverishness < pyressein, to be feverish < pyretos: see pyretic

pyrexia Related Forms

py·rex·ial adjective or py·rexic

pyrexia Usage Examples

Preposition: of

origin: They can present as a pyrexia of unknown origin or hypertension.

Converse of object

  • treat: Aspirin ( in adults ) and ibuprofen ( in children ) are the only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs licensed to treat pyrexia.
  • include: In 1994 her persisting symptoms expanded to include intermittent pyrexia.
  • have: Baby T also had pyrexia ( high temperature ), and he would have been concerned if he had known that at the time.

Adjective modifier

  • maternal: Maternal pyrexia associated with the use of epidural analgesia in labor.
  • transient: The individual concerned showed transient pyrexia, flu-like symptoms and sinusitis, but after antibiotic treatment made a full recovery.
  • unexplained: Occasionally, gram negative septicaemia can result from colonoscopy and unexplained pyrexia or collapse should be managed with blood cultures and antibiotics.
  • intermittent: In 1994 her persisting symptoms expanded to include intermittent pyrexia.
  • e.g.: The usual signs of infection ( e.g. pyrexia, leucocytosis ) may be absent and infection surveillance must be rigorous.

Preposition: in

patient: It is common for dialysis to precipitate pyrexia in apparently healthy patients in these circumstances.

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