febre
1. A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high body temperature; fever
The patient presented with pyrexia and chills after the surgery.
O paciente apresentou febre e calafrios após a cirurgia.
2. In clinical medicine, any elevation of body temperature above the normal range (typically above 37°C or 98.6°F)
The pyrexia indicated a possible infection that required immediate investigation.
A febre indicava uma possível infecção que exigia investigação imediata.
Pyrexia is primarily a formal medical term used by healthcare professionals in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In everyday conversation, 'fever' (febre) is preferred. The term is common in clinical documentation, medical journals, and formal medical settings in both Brazil and the USA.
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