hyperpyrexia

hy·per·py·rex·i·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-pahy-rek-see-uh]
- /ˌhaɪ pər paɪˈrɛk si ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-pahy-rek-see-uh]
- /ˌhaɪ pər paɪˈrɛk si ə/

Definitions of hyperpyrexia word

noun hyperpyrexia an abnormally high fever. 1
noun hyperpyrexia (medicine) An excessive and unusual elevation of set body temperature greater than or equal to 41°C (105.8°F), or extremely high fever. 1
noun hyperpyrexia an extremely high fever, with a temperature of 41°C (106°F) or above 0
noun hyperpyrexia a very high fever 0

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Origin of hyperpyrexia

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; hyper- + pyrexia

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Parts of speech for Hyperpyrexia

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hyperpyrexia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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