Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tertian
Adjective
/ˈtɜːrʃən/
Definition
Relating to something that occurs every third day or every third time.
Examples
- The patients exhibited a tertian fever pattern, recurring every two days.
- In certain regions, tertian malaria is more prevalent due to the local mosquito population.
Meaning
Tertian is often used in medical contexts, especially when describing types of fever or malaria that occur every third day.
Synonyms
- ternary
- triennial
- trifold
