Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
febril
adjective
/ˈfɛb.rɪl/
Definition
related to or characterized by fever
Examples
- After the flu, she felt febril for several days.
- The febril patient was monitored closely by the doctors.
- He showed febril symptoms, prompting further medical evaluation.
Meaning
The term ‘febril’ is used to describe a state of having a fever or exhibiting symptoms associated with fever.
Synonyms
- fibrile
- feverish
- pyretic