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febrile

1 of 1adjective
/ˈfɛbrəl/
1

having the symptoms of a fever, such as high temperature, sweating, shivering, etc.

  • His febrile condition left him shivering under multiple blankets.
  • The patient’s febrile symptoms required immediate medical attention.
  • The doctor noted the febrile child’s flushed face and rapid breathing.
  • The febrile reaction indicated that he was battling a serious infection.
  • The febrile state was accompanied by chills and general weakness.
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