Febrility (Noun)
Meaning
A rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor immediately ordered a series of tests to determine the cause of the patient's febrility and other symptoms.
- After a few days of bed rest and medication, the febrility began to subside, and the patient started to feel better.
- The nurse closely monitored the patient's temperature, concerned that the febrility might be a sign of a more serious infection.
- The doctor explained that the febrility was a common symptom of the flu and that it would likely pass within a few days.
- The patient's febrility was so severe that the doctor decided to admit her to the hospital for further observation and treatment.