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febrile

/ˈfɛb.rɪl/ adjective · British & US
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What does febrile mean?

adjective

Having a fever; febrile patients are those with a raised body temperature, often due to illness or infection. A febrile reaction is a rise in body temperature in response to a stimulus.

Example

"The doctor examined the febrile child and ordered a series of tests to determine the cause of the fever."

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