algid
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As Wunderlich has pointed out, during the algid stage temperatures taken in the mouth do not give an accurate idea of the general temperature; the rectal and vaginal temperatures are more nearly correct.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
In the comatose form the surface is preternaturally warm, of a muddy, semi-jaundiced hue, and the pulse and temperature both indicate the feverish rather than the algid state.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Harry felt an algid chill creep over him.
From The Long Lane's Turning by Rives, Hallie Erminie
The algid or congestive form occurs more frequently than either of the others.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
For, of all the miracles!—I could not doubt—an actual aroma like peach-blossom was in the algid air about me!
From The Purple Cloud by Shiel, M. P. (Matthew Phipps)
