Definition of HYPERPYREXIA

hyperpyrexia

Meanings

Plural: hyperpyrexias

Noun

  • extremely high fever (especially in children)
  • An excessive and unusual elevation of set body temperature greater than or equal to 41°C (105.8°F), or extremely high fever.

Origin / Etymology

From hyper- + pyrexia.

Scrabble Score: 32

hyperpyrexia is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hyperpyrexia is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hyperpyrexia is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 31

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