Thursday, August 23, 2007

Febrile

Pronunciation: FEB-ruhl; FEE-bruhl/bryl.
Adjective: Of or relating to or characterized by fever; feverish; hyperpyrexia(medical terminology)

Usage: My niece was taken to the doctor, and the doctor remarked about she having febrile fits; Tom called in sick, saying he was febrile.

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