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pyrexia

/ˈpaɪrɛksɪə/ noun · British & US
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What does pyrexia mean?

noun

A high fever, especially one that is caused by an infection.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with pyrexia and was immediately treated with antibiotics."

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