PYRETIC

pyretic

(adjective) causing fever

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

pyretic (not comparable)

Caused by, pertaining to or resulting in fever.

Noun

pyretic (plural pyretics)

A remedy for fever.

Anagrams

• pycrite

Source: Wiktionary


Py*ret"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. pyrétique.] (Med.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to fever; febrile.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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