English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperpyrexia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An excessive and unusual elevation of set body temperature greater than or equal to 41°C (105.8°F), or extremely high fever.

Word forms

hyperpyrexia hyperpyrexias

Etymology

From hyper- + pyrexia.

Related words

pyrexia hyperthermia
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