How Do You Spell APYREXIAL?

Pronunciation: [ɐpɪɹˈɛksɪəl] (IPA)

"Apyrexial" is a medical term used to describe the absence of fever. The spelling of this word is derived from the Greek word "apyretos" which means "without fever". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /eɪpaɪ'rɛksɪəl/. The emphasis is on the second syllable, with a long "a" sound at the beginning and the "x" pronounced as "ks". It is important to spell this word correctly in medical contexts to avoid confusion and ensure accurate communication.

APYREXIAL Meaning and Definition

1. Apyrexial is an adjective used in the context of medical terminology to describe the absence of fever or the absence of any significant increase in body temperature. The term derives from the Greek words "a-" meaning without or absence, and "pyrexia" meaning fever.

   The state of being apyrexial implies that an individual does not exhibit the characteristic elevated body temperature associated with febrile conditions. It can be used to describe a person who is not currently experiencing a fever or a patient whose fever has resolved and their body temperature has returned to the normal range. In clinical practice, the term apyrexial is often used as a medical note or observation to indicate the lack of fever in a patient.

   The absence of fever can be indicative of various factors, such as the patient's response to a treatment, improvement in health status, or the absence of an infectious or inflammatory condition. Physicians and healthcare professionals may monitor the presence or absence of fever to assess the progress of a patient's illness or to determine the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

   Apyrexial should not be confused with febrile, which refers to the presence of fever, or hyperpyrexia, which describes an extremely high body temperature.

2. Apyretic.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of APYREXIAL

The word "apyrexial" is derived from the combination of two components: "a-" and "pyrexia".

The prefix "a-" in English is a negating or non-affirming prefix, indicating the absence or lack of something. In this case, it denotes the absence of pyrexia.

The term "pyrexia" comes from the Greek word "pyréxis", which means "fever" or "heat". "Pyréxis" is derived from the verb "pyréō", which means "to be on fire" or "to have a high temperature".

Therefore, when combined, "a-" and "pyrexia" form "apyrexial", meaning the condition or state of being without fever or having a normal body temperature.