Definitions for pyrexia

pyrexia py·rex·i·a

Spelling: [pahy-rek-see-uh]
IPA: /paɪˈrɛk si ə/

Pyrexia is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 143 anagrams from letters in pyrexia (aeiprxy).

Definitions for pyrexia

noun

  1. fever.
  2. feverish condition.

Origin of pyrexia

1760-70; New Latin Greek pýrex(is) feverishness + -ia -ia

Examples for pyrexia

It was often present both in the initial paroxysm and in the relapse, but disappeared soon after the end of the pyrexia.

Their explanation seems difficult, since the pyrexia is too brief to be associated with any local inflammatory complication.

Consequently their exhibition was wholly empirical, and the one that subdued the pyrexia most promptly was given the preference.

These changes are usually proportional to the degree of pyrexia which has been present during life.

It was accompanied by pyrexia, gastro-enteritis, deep-seated pains in limbs and body, and burning and pricking of the skin.

The pyrexia may be divided into three periods, each having its own peculiarities.

The lysis, therefore, occupies usually a longer time than was required by the pyrexia in reaching its maximum.

Increased secretion of saliva, general perspiration, or diuresis sometimes marks the cessation of the pyrexia.

During the next few days the animal will lose some weight and perhaps show a certain amount of pyrexia.

The first sign of their occurrence is an attack of pyrexia, shortly followed by a painful swelling at the affected spot.

Word Value for pyrexia
Scrable

19

Words with friends

19

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