algid
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of algid
1620–30; < Latin algidus “cold,” from algēre “to be cold”
Example Sentences
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Harry felt an algid chill creep over him.
From The Long Lane's Turning by Rives, Hallie Erminie
As Wunderlich has pointed out, during the algid stage temperatures taken in the mouth do not give an accurate idea of the general temperature; the rectal and vaginal temperatures are more nearly correct.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The algid or congestive form occurs more frequently than either of the others.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
In the comatose form the surface is preternaturally warm, of a muddy, semi-jaundiced hue, and the pulse and temperature both indicate the feverish rather than the algid state.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The skin is perceptibly cold in the algid stage of cholera.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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