In pathology, apyrexy, or apyrexia (Greek Ancient Greek: απυρεξια, from α-, privative, Ancient Greek: πυρεσσειν, to be in a fever, Ancient Greek: πυρ, fire, fever) is the normal interval or period of intermission in a fever[1] or the absence of a fever.[2][3]

References

  1. Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Apyrexia" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 2 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 237.
  2. apyrexia. (n.d.) Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. (2003). Retrieved November 11 2022 from https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/apyrexia
  3. apyrexia. (n.d.) Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. (2012). Retrieved November 11 2022 from https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/apyrexia
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