Associations to the word «Hyperpyrexia»

Wiktionary

HYPERPYREXIA, noun. (medicine) An excessive and unusual elevation of set body temperature greater than or equal to 41°C (105.8°F), or extremely high fever.

Dictionary definition

HYPERPYREXIA, noun. Extremely high fever (especially in children).

Wise words

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