pyrexia Definition
py·rexia (pī rek′sē ə)
pyrexia Related Forms
py·rex′·ial adjective or py·rex′ic
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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