Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quartan
adjective
/ˈkwɔːrtən/
Definition
A term referring to a type of fever that occurs every four days.
Examples
- Patients suffering from quartan fever often experience chills and fever spikes on specific days.
- The doctor noted the quartan symptoms, suggesting it could be related to malaria.
Meaning
Quartan relates to a recurring fever pattern, typically caused by malaria, where fever attacks happen every fourth day.
Synonyms
- Periodic
- Recurrent
- Intermittent
