Fever

Word FEVER
Character 5
Hyphenation fe ver
Pronunciations /ˈfiːvə/

Definitions and meanings of "Fever"

What do we mean by fever?

Abnormally high body temperature. noun

Any of various diseases characterized by abnormally high body temperature. noun

A condition of heightened activity or excitement. noun

A contagious, usually short-lived enthusiasm or craze. noun

To effect fever in. intransitive verb

To be or become feverish. intransitive verb

A smith; an artisan. noun

To put in a fever; infect with fever.

To contract or develop fever.

In pathol.: A temperature of the body higher than the normal temperature, appearing as a symptom of disease; pyrexia. noun

The group of symptoms consisting of pyrexia and the symptoms usually associated with it. noun

A disease in which pyrexia is a prominent symptom: as, typhoid fever, scarlet fever, etc. noun

Heat; agitation; excitement by anything that strongly affects the passions: as, a fever of suspense; a fever of contention. noun

Typhoid fever. noun

Digestive disturbance with rise of temperature and vomiting of bile. noun

Same as pemphigus. noun

Catarrh of the upper air-passages with fever. noun

Typhoid fever of a mild form. noun

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

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

A state of excitement or anxiety.

A group of stingrays.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Fever

The word "fever" in example sentences

Therefore, in the following pages I am giving an extensive description of fever from a biological standpoint, together with its dietetic treatment -- not _cure_ for, as will be seen, _fever in itself is not a disease, but the attempt of nature to get rid of a disease_. ❋ Louis Dechmann (N/A)

I. ii.209 (16,3) [Not a soul _But felt a fever of the mad_] In all the later editions this is changed to a _fever of the mind_, without reason or authority, nor is any notice given of an alteration. ❋ Samuel Johnson (1746)

After a long winter and cabin fever is at its utmost limits, my wife's NAG goes into high gear. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Good luck and good night P.D. I hope your cabin fever is going away. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Bus rides are not even an option for me if for a duration, so I want/need the space to be able to breathe and enjoy more than the confines of a limited area - "cabin fever" is never far away. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Colds are caused by "the application of cold to the body giving a check to perspiration," influenza epidemics are "undoubtedly" due to the "state of the atmosphere," and brain fever is often caused by "night-watching, especially when joined with hard study." ❋ Edward Willett (2007)

Thus the term fever, is generally given to a collection of morbid symptoms; which are indeed so many distinct diseases, that sometimes appear together, and sometimes separately; hence it has no determinate meaning, except it signifies simply a quick pulse, which continues for some hours; in which sense it is here used. ❋ Erasmus Darwin (1766)

The report, aimed at calming what it calls "fever phobia," also says there is no evidence that lowering a fever will help a child get well faster, or that leaving a fever untreated could cause seizures, brain damage or death, as some caregivers fear. ❋ Melinda Beck (2011)

He did have a little diarreha, but I think the fever is actually from a cold he's been slowly trying not to catch. ❋ Lyda222 (2008)

It's a bit like saying that flu viruses cause a fever, when in actuality, the fever is a normal reaction TO the flu. ❋ Unknown (2007)

If so are we not justified in going to that fountain for water to extinguish a fire that is consuming the body, which we call fever? ❋ Unknown (1872)

But cabin fever swept over elected officials, including County Council President Nancy Floreen (D-At Large), who helped pass a resolution urging that the property be bought. ❋ Annys Shin (2010)

And especially on the long drives, it can be easy to get cabin fever, but we do our best to get out and kick a soccer ball at rest stops, or get some reading done, etc. ❋ Jon Chattman (2010)

Detroit hopes LHP Dontrelle Willis, who missed Monday's start with an 102-degree fever, is healthy enough to pitch in relief Wednesday to help its taxed bullpen. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Because the icicles were growing all day, and the shadows extending down over the windows, and the fact that February is a month of cabin fever, all added up to make me feel trapped indoors. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Equal parts2001: A Space Odyssey, Aliens and Solaris, Sunshine is an epic film filled with themes of isolation, claustrophobia, cabin fever, the desolation of space and terror. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Categories: charles p. ries, karla huston, michael kriesel, william taylor norbert blei | cabin fever ❋ Unknown (2009)

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