Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quintan
noun
/ˈkwɪn.tən/
Definition
A period of five days, especially in reference to a fever that recurs every fifth day.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a quintan fever, returning to the clinic on the fifth day for treatment.
- Symptoms of quintan can include chills and sweating.
Meaning
In medical terms, quintan refers to a type of periodic fever that happens every five days, often associated with certain diseases such as malaria.
Synonyms
- Five-day fever
- Periodic fever
