Pyrexia
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What Does Pyrexia Mean?
- 发热
- 高温
- 热病
Pyrexia Pronunciation
/paɪˈrɛksɪə/
Pyrexia Definition
noun
Definition
An elevation of body temperature, commonly referred to as fever, often due to an infection or illness.
In ZH
体温升高，通常称为发热，通常由于感染或疾病引起。
How to Use Pyrexia in a Sentence
- I thought my cat had become a hotshot celebrity with how warm she was, but it turned out she just had a pyrexia from a cold!
- During the pandemic, every time I felt warm, I panicked thinking I had pyrexia and would check my temperature like a human thermometer!
- My friend joked that he was channeling his inner sauna when he had a pyrexia of 102°F after eating a suspicious taco!
Cultural Notes
In medical contexts, 'pyrexia' is often used more formally compared to the everyday term 'fever'. In some cultures, mentioning fever can evoke concerns about illnesses, reflecting the importance of health awareness.
adjective
Definition
Having a raised body temperature; experiencing fever.
In ZH
体温升高；发热的。
How to Use Pyrexia in a Sentence
- After binge-watching the latest true crime series, I had a pyrexia of excitement, or maybe that was just the chili I had for dinner!
- She felt pyrexic after running a marathon but later realized it was just her enthusiasm running hot for the finish line!
- When the weather turned chilly, I was worried I'd catch a pyrexic spell from my heated debates about whether pineapple belongs on pizza!
Cultural Notes
The adjective form is less commonly used, but it may appear in clinical descriptions or literature discussing health.