elevated fever
[ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd ˈfivər]
nounpl: elevated fevers
febre elevada
1. A body temperature significantly higher than the normal range (above 38.5°C or 101.3°F), indicating a medical condition or infection
The patient presented with an elevated fever and complained of body aches.
O paciente apresentava febre elevada e reclamava de dores no corpo.
2. Persistent or unusually high fever that requires medical attention
The doctor was concerned about the child's elevated fever lasting more than three days.
O médico estava preocupado com a febre elevada da criança que durava mais de três dias.
In both American and Brazilian medical contexts, 'elevated fever' is a clinical term used by healthcare professionals to describe a significant departure from normal body temperature. In Brazil, patients often visit a healthcare provider (médico) when experiencing febre elevada, and it's commonly treated with antipyretics like paracetamol or ibuprofen. The term is neutral and professional, used in medical records and doctor-patient conversations equally in both countries.
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