Febrifuge
Febrifuge
Febrifuge (pronounced: feb-ri-fyooj) is a term used in medicine to refer to any medication or treatment that reduces fever. The term is derived from the Latin words 'febris', meaning fever, and 'fugare', meaning to chase away.
Etymology
The term 'Febrifuge' is derived from the Latin 'febris' which means 'fever', and 'fugare' which means 'to chase away'. Thus, a febrifuge is something that chases away a fever.
Usage
Febrifuge is used to describe any substance or treatment that has the ability to reduce fever. This can include medications such as Aspirin and Paracetamol, as well as physical treatments like cold compresses.
Related Terms
- Antipyretic: This is a more commonly used term in modern medicine that also refers to substances that reduce fever. Antipyretics work by affecting the body's thermoregulatory center in the hypothalamus.
- Pyrexia: This is the medical term for fever. It is a condition where the body's internal temperature is raised above the normal range.
- Hyperthermia: This is a condition where the body's temperature is elevated significantly, often due to external factors such as heat stroke. It is different from pyrexia in that it is not caused by a change in the body's thermoregulatory set-point.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Febrifuge
- Wikipedia's article - Febrifuge
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