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
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)
Harry felt an algid chill creep over him.
From The Long Lane's Turning by Rives, Hallie Erminie
Equally ineffectual are other means used for communicating heat to the algid body and thereby reviving its functions.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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
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