Hyperpyrexia
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyperpyrexia is a noun meaning (medicine) An excessive and unusual elevation of set body temperature greater than or equal to 41°C (105.8°F), or extremely high fever.
Meaning
(medicine) An excessive and unusual elevation of set body temperature greater than or equal to 41°C (105.8°F), or extremely high fever.
Word Forms
- hyperpyrexias
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pyrexia, hypopyrexia, hyperthermia, apyrexia, fever, pseudofever.
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