defervescence
Americannoun
noun
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the abatement of a fever
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the period during which this occurs
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Etymology
Origin of defervescence
1715–25; < German Deferveszenz < Latin dēfervēsc ( ent- ) (stem of dēfervēscēns, present participle of dēfervēscere, equivalent to dē- de + fervēscere to begin to boil) + -ence; see effervescent
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The defervescence is in many instances attended by a copious secretion of urine.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Sometimes the defervescence occurs abruptly, with copious perspiration; at others it is gradual and similar to that which takes place in ordinary attacks.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The absence of marked defervescence is the most characteristic difference between variola in its eruptive stage and typhus, typhoid, and relapsing fevers.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Even in the later stages, until defervescence occurs, heat elimination is inadequate to get rid of the heat produced.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various
The tumefaction speedily subsides, the features become recognizable, and defervescence is complete.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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