pyrectic
- adjective
- /paɪˈrɛktɪk/
- Specialized
:
pirético
- The pyrectic response of the body helps fight infections.
Examples
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The patient developed a pyrectic reaction after receiving the medication.
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The doctor noted a pyrectic episode in the patient's medical chart.
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His pyrectic symptoms persisted for several days despite treatment.
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During a fever, the body's pyrectic state can be uncomfortable.
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The patient developed a pyrectic reaction after receiving the medication.
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His pyrectic symptoms persisted for several days despite treatment.
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During a fever, the body's pyrectic state can be uncomfortable.
Synonyms
4
8.5
Having a fever or showing signs of fever
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9.9
Relating to or causing fever
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7.9
Having a much higher body temperature than normal
Causes a fever or high body temperature
Causing fever in people or animals
Something that causes a fever, often from infection or inflammation
Having a fever or higher than normal body temperature
Has a high body temperature and feels very unwell
How Feverish
Surface Forms
Morphology
pyrectic = pyretic (semi-transparent) = pyret + ic
Formed with the combining form 'pyret-' plus '-ic'; the adjectival form is regular, but the root is technical and not transparent to average learners.
Etymology
Pyrectic comes from Greek roots pyr ('fire') and pyretos ('fever'). So when symptoms are pyrectic, they are like an 'internal fire' and mean the person has or develops a fever.