Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
febrile
Adjective
/ˈfiː.braɪl/
Definition
Relating to or characterized by fever; indicative of fever.
Examples
- The patient was experiencing febrile symptoms, including chills and sweating.
- Inflammatory diseases often lead to a febrile response in the body.
- Her febrile condition required immediate medical attention.
Meaning
The term febrile is used to describe a state of having an elevated body temperature due to illness or infection.
Synonyms
- Feverish
- Fevered
- Pyretic
