- 1. n. A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of the functions, including usually, thirst and loss of appetite. Many diseases, of which fever is the most prominent symptom, are denominated fevers; as, typhoid fever; yellow fever. Source: opted
- 2. n. Excessive excitement of the passions in consequence of strong emotion; a condition of great excitement; as, this quarrel has set my blood in a fever. Source: opted
- 3. v. t. To put into a fever; to affect with fever; as, a fevered lip. Source: opted
- 4. n. a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection Source: wordnet
- 5. n. a state of nervous excitement Source: wordnet
- 6. A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat,acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of thefunctions, including usually, thirst and loss of appetite. Manydiseases, of which fever is the most prominent symptom, aredenominated fevers; as, typhoid fever; yellow fever. Source: adambom
- 7. v:1/n:99 n. a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection n. intense nervous anticipation Source: ecdict
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