hyperpyrexia

[ hahy-per-pahy-rek-see-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an abnormally high fever.

hyperpyrexia

/ ˌhaɪpəpaɪˈrɛksɪə; ˌhaɪpəpaɪˈrɛtɪk /

noun

1. pathol an extremely high fever, with a temperature of 41°C (106°F) or above Also calledhyperthermiahyperthermy

Derived Forms

• hyperpyretic, adjective

Other Words From

• hy·per·py·ret·ic [hahy-per-pahy-, ret, -ik], hyper·py·rexi·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperpyrexia¹

First recorded in 1865–70; hyper- + pyrexia

Example Sentences

Loss of consciousness was followed by flaccidity of all four extremities, hyperpyrexia, and death.

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The important pathological condition to be combated is the hyperpyrexia, and not the cold stage, as in intermittents.

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Young children only are in danger of death from convulsions or a rapid tissue-degeneration due to hyperpyrexia.

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It is generally admitted that the salicylates do not control rheumatic hyperpyrexia once it exists.

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The mortality of these cases is very considerable, hyperpyrexia being one of the chief causes of death in acute rheumatism.

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