hyperpyrexia en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Hellenic *hupér Ancient Greek ῠ̔πέρ (hŭpér) Ancient Greek ῠ̔περ- (hŭper-)der. English hyper- English pyrexia English hyperpyrexia From hyper- + pyrexia.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An excessive and unusual elevation of set body temperature greater than or equal to 41°C (105.8°F), or extremely high fever.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hyperpyrexias | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (4)
fi hyperpyreksia (Translations) · tr hiperpireksi (Translations) · ro hiperpirexie (Translations) · de Hyperpyrexie (Translations)