Defervescence
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Defervescence (pronunciation: /dɪˌfɜːrˈvɛsəns/) is a medical term that refers to the subsiding or abatement of a fever. The term is derived from the Latin word 'defervescere', which means 'to stop boiling'.
Definition
Defervescence is the period during which the body temperature returns to normal after a fever. This process can occur gradually, in a process known as lysis, or suddenly, in a process known as crisis.
Related Terms
- Fever: An elevated body temperature, usually due to an illness.
- Pyrexia: Another term for fever.
- Hyperthermia: A condition characterized by an uncontrolled increase in body temperature.
- Hypothermia: A condition characterized by an abnormally low body temperature.
- Antipyretic: A type of medication that reduces fever.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Defervescence
- Wikipedia's article - Defervescence
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