Defervescence (Noun)
Meaning
Abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The doctor closely monitored the patient's condition, relieved to see the defervescence as the medication took effect.
- After several days of battling the illness, the defervescence brought a welcome respite from the constant chills and sweats.
- The patient's family was overjoyed to see the defervescence, knowing it was a sign that the worst was behind them.
- As the antibiotics began to work, the defervescence marked a turning point in the patient's recovery from the severe infection.
- The nurse charted the patient's temperature, noting the defervescence that indicated the fever was finally under control.