Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apyrexia
noun
/ˌeɪ.pɪˈrɛk.si.ə/
Definition
Apyrexia refers to the absence or cessation of fever.
Examples
- After several days of illness, the patient finally reached apyrexia, indicating recovery.
- The doctor noted the apyrexia as a positive sign in the patient’s progress.
Meaning
The term is often used in medical contexts to describe a state where a person no longer has a fever after experiencing one.
Synonyms
- afebrile
- normothermic
