How Do You Spell FEBRIFUGAL?

Pronunciation: [fˌɛbɹɪfjˈuːɡə͡l] (IPA)

Febrifugal is a term used to describe a substance that reduces fever. It is spelled as /ˌfɛbrɪˈfjuːɡ(ə)l/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "febre" with a short 'e' sound, while the second syllable has a long 'u' sound. The third syllable is pronounced with a soft 'g' and the final syllable ends with an '-al' sound. Despite its complex spelling, febrifugal is a useful term for those in the medical and scientific communities.

FEBRIFUGAL Meaning and Definition

1. Febrifugal is an adjective that pertains to a substance or treatment that is used to reduce or relieve fever. Derived from the Latin words "febris" meaning fever and "fugere" meaning to drive away or avoid, febrifugal literally translates to "fever-reducing" or "fever-avoiding".

   In medical terms, febrifugal can refer to drugs, medications, or remedies specifically designed to lower body temperature during fever episodes. These substances are commonly used to alleviate symptoms such as high body temperature, chills, headache, and muscle aches that are typically associated with febrile conditions. Febrifugal drugs work by targeting the underlying cause of the fever, such as bacterial or viral infections, and actively combating these pathogens. They may act through various mechanisms, including reducing inflammation, suppressing the secretion of pyrogens (substances that induce fever), or directly inhibiting the multiplication of disease-causing microorganisms.

   Beyond the realm of medicine, febrifugal can also describe non-pharmacological methods employed to alleviate fever symptoms. These include external measures like cold compresses, sponging, or baths with lukewarm water to lower body temperature. Traditional herbal remedies, such as consuming teas made from plants like willow bark or elderflower, are also sometimes considered febrifugal due to their purported fever-reducing effects.

   As an adjective, febrifugal is often used within medical texts, discussions on alternative therapies, or when describing the properties or actions of specific substances or treatments.

2. Febrifuge (1).

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

Common Misspellings for FEBRIFUGAL

• debrifugal
• cebrifugal
• vebrifugal
• gebrifugal
• tebrifugal
• rebrifugal
• fwbrifugal
• fsbrifugal
• fdbrifugal
• frbrifugal
• f4brifugal
• f3brifugal
• fevrifugal
• fenrifugal
• fehrifugal
• fegrifugal
• febeifugal
• febdifugal
• febfifugal

Etymology of FEBRIFUGAL

The word "febrifugal" is derived from the Latin term "febris", meaning "fever", and "fugāre", meaning "to drive away" or "to chase away".

Similar spelling word for FEBRIFUGAL

• frugal.