Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

pyrexia

[pahy-rek-see-uh] / paɪˈrɛk si ə /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Not a trace of wind in the humid pyrexia of mid-afternoon.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 25, 2016

The treatment consisted of hot vapor-baths, repeated dry cupping over the kidneys, infusion of digitalis with acetate of potash during pyrexia, and Basham's iron mixture in the intermissions.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

When given during the pyrexia it aggravated the nausea and vomiting, so that it had to be suspended.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Albumen is quite frequently present in small amounts during the pyrexia of relapsing fever.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

It is these ptomaines, thus carried to all parts of the body, that are largely the immediate cause of the pyrexia and attending symptoms.

From Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why What Medical Writers Say by Martha Meir Allen




Vocabulary lists containing pyrexia


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 14,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training