Glossary

Pyrexia

Pyrexia

Pyrexie·Also: Fieber

Pyrexia is the medical term for fever, that is, an abnormally raised body temperature. Fever is usually a sign that the body is defending itself against an infection. One usually speaks of fever from a temperature above 38 degrees Celsius.

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