How Do You Spell REMITTENT FEVER?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪmˈɪtənt fˈiːvə] (IPA)

Remittent fever is a medical condition marked by recurring fevers with only partial subsiding in between. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /rɪˈmɪtənt ˈfiːvər/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the emphasis on the second syllable. The word "fever" is pronounced with a long "ee" sound. Understanding the phonetic transcription can help medical professionals correctly spell and pronounce this term when discussing the diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

REMITTENT FEVER Meaning and Definition

1. Remittent fever is a medical condition characterized by recurring episodes of fever that fluctuate in intensity, often with only partial reduction in temperature between episodes. It is a type of fever characterized by continuous febrile episodes that do not follow a regular pattern of occurring at the same time each day, as seen in intermittent fever.

   In remittent fever, the temperature of the body typically rises to high levels (often exceeding 100.4°F or 38°C) and persists for a prolonged duration. However, unlike in continuous fever, the body temperature may exhibit temporary reductions before rising again. These fluctuations in temperature can happen throughout the day or over several days, leading to the term "remittent" which refers to the partial remission (temporary reduction) of the fever.

   The underlying causes of remittent fever can vary widely and may include infections, such as malaria or typhoid fever, inflammatory conditions, certain cancers, or autoimmune diseases. Depending on the cause, other symptoms like chills, body aches, headache, fatigue, or gastrointestinal disturbances may accompany the fever.

   Medical evaluation is essential to determine the cause of the remittent fever and guide appropriate treatment. This may involve physical examination, medical history assessment, laboratory tests, and imaging studies. Treatment options can range from addressing the underlying condition with appropriate medications to alleviating symptoms, such as managing pain or reducing inflammation.

   Overall, remittent fever is a condition characterized by periodic and fluctuating episodes of elevated body temperature with partial reduction in between, often requiring medical attention to identify and manage the underlying cause.

2. • A malarial fever, usually of the severer estivoautumnal type, in which the temperature falls more or less but not to the normal in the interval between two pronounced paroxysms.

   • A severe form of malarial fever in which the temperature falls periodically, nearly but not quite to the normal, the new paroxysm occurring before the symptoms of the former have entirely disappeared.

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

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Etymology of REMITTENT FEVER

The word "remittent" comes from the Latin word "remittere", which means "to send back". The term "remittent fever" is used to describe a type of fever that fluctuates or varies in intensity, often characterized by periods of high fever followed by periods of lower fever or normal temperature. The term "fever" itself comes from the Latin word "febris", which means "fever" or "calor" meaning "heat". So, "remittent fever" essentially refers to a fever that sends back or fluctuates in intensity.