Definition of Fever

1. Noun. A rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection.

Exact synonyms: Febricity, Febrility, Feverishness, Pyrexia
Generic synonyms: Symptom
Specialized synonyms: Hyperpyrexia
Derivative terms: Feverous, Feverish, Feverish, Pyrectic

2. Noun. Intense nervous anticipation. "In a fever of resentment"
Generic synonyms: Anticipation, Expectancy
Specialized synonyms: Buck Fever, Gold Fever

Definition of Fever

1. n. A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of the functions, including usually, thirst and loss of appetite. Many diseases, of which fever is the most prominent symptom, are denominated fevers; as, typhoid fever; yellow fever.

2. v. t. To put into a fever; to affect with fever; as, a fevered lip.

Definition of Fever

1. Noun. A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease. ¹

2. Noun. (usually in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases. ¹

3. Noun. A state of excitement (of a person or people). ¹

4. Noun. A group of stingrays. ¹

5. Verb. To put into a fever; to affect with fever. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fever

1. to affect with fever (abnormal elevation of the body temperature) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Fever

1. A rise in body temperature above normal usually as a natural response to infection. Typically an oral temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit constitutes a fever. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fever

feuilleton
feuilletonism
feuilletonisms
feuilletonist
feuilletonists
feuilletons
feuing
feus
feuter
feuterer
feuterers
feutre
feutred
feutres
feutring
fever (current term)
fever and ague
fever blister
fever blisters
fever of unknown origin
fever pitch
fever therapy
fever tree
fevered
feveret
fevereth
feverets
feverfew
feverfews
fevering

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