pyretic
Having a fever
Pyretic means relating to or producing fever.
The term appears in medical contexts: pyretic response, pyretic symptoms.
An antipyretic is something that reduces fever.
The word derives from the Greek for fire, connecting fever to the sensation of burning heat.
Having a fever
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- shiveringInvoluntary bodily trembling
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
thermometer · malaise · hyperthermia · ague · flushed · rigors · night sweats · feverish
Immune signaling proteins
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- histamineAllergy-response compound
interleukin · white blood cells · hypothalamus · thermoregulation · set point
Dangerous inflammatory infection response
- malariaMosquito-borne parasitic infection
- typhoidSalmonella-caused systemic infection
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
tuberculosis · virus · bacteria · flu · contagion · dengue · meningitis · scarlet fever
Fever-reducing agent
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- paracetamolOver-the-counter pain medication
naproxen · analgesic · cold compress · fever reducer · dosage · pharmacology · therapeutic · remedy
febrile
Having a fever
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- shiveringInvoluntary bodily trembling
temperature · thermometer · malaise · hyperthermia · ague · flushed · rigors · night sweats · feverish · body aches
cytokines
Immune signaling proteins
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
histamine · interleukin · white blood cells · hypothalamus · thermoregulation · set point
sepsis
Dangerous inflammatory infection response
- malariaMosquito-borne parasitic infection
- typhoidSalmonella-caused systemic infection
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
pneumonia · tuberculosis · virus · bacteria · flu · contagion · dengue · meningitis · scarlet fever · yellow fever
antipyretic
Fever-reducing agent
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
paracetamol · naproxen · analgesic · cold compress · fever reducer · dosage · pharmacology · therapeutic · remedy · prescription
pyreticafebrile
Having normal temperature
antipyretic · cold · hypothermic · cool · chilled