Febrile ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Febrile ( adjective )

1. Relating to or characterized by fever.
2. Showing signs of fever or agitation.

Origin:

From latin febris meaning "fever".

Examples:

1. The patient was febrile and had a high temperature.
2. The child's febrile state was caused by an infection.
3. The febrile state of the patient indicated the presence of an underlying disease.
4. His febrile delirium made it difficult to communicate with him.
5. The febrile response to the vaccine is a common side effect.

(As a noun)

Febrile ( noun )

1. Relating to or characterized by fever.
2. Showing signs of fever or agitation.

Origin:

From latin febris meaning "fever".

Examples:

1. The patient was febrile and had a high temperature.
2. The child's febrile state was caused by an infection.
3. The febrile state of the patient indicated the presence of an underlying disease.
4. His febrile delirium made it difficult to communicate with him.
5. The febrile response to the vaccine is a common side effect.