Fevering: meaning, definitions and examples
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fevering
[ ˈfiːvərɪŋ ]
medical condition
Fevering refers to the process or state of experiencing fever, which is characterized by an elevation in body temperature. This increase in temperature is typically a sign of infection or illness and serves as a natural defense mechanism of the body. Fevering can be accompanied by other symptoms such as sweating, chills, and fatigue. It is often a response to the body fighting off pathogens like bacteria or viruses.
Synonyms
febrile condition, pyrexia
Examples of usage
- The patient is fevering due to a viral infection.
- She started fevering after being exposed to the flu.
- The child was fevering for several days and needed medical attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "fevering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 febril
🇮🇳 बुखार
🇩🇪 fieberhaft
🇮🇩 demam
🇺🇦 лихоманка
🇵🇱 gorączkujący
🇯🇵 熱のある
🇫🇷 fiévreux
🇪🇸 fiebre
🇹🇷 ateşli
🇰🇷 열이 나는
🇸🇦 حمى
🇨🇿 horečnatý
🇸🇰 horúčkovitý
🇨🇳 发热的
🇸🇮 vročinski
🇮🇸 hiti
🇰🇿 жоғарғы температура
🇬🇪 ცხელება
🇦🇿 qızdırma
🇲🇽 fiebre
Etymology
The word 'fever' originates from the Latin word 'febris', which means fever. The term has evolved over centuries, deriving from a Proto-Indo-European root that also relates to heat and warmth. The use of 'fevering' as a verb form denotes the act or process of manifesting fever symptoms. This term has been commonly utilized in medical contexts to describe patients during illnesses where fever is a critical indicator of health status. Historically, fevers have been regarded as serious conditions, with various cultural beliefs surrounding their significance and treatment. In recent medical literature, the understanding of fever as a symptom rather than a disease has been emphasized, showcasing the body's immune response.