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Febrile
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FebrileCaused by fever. Feverish.
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Fever
When body temperature rises above its normal level - defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
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Febrile herpes
A small sore situated on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and crusting over. The favorite locations are on the lips (the labia), chin or cheeks and in the nostrils. Less frequented sites are the gums or roof of the mouth (the palate).
Febrile seizure
A convulsion that occurs in association with a rapid increase in body temperature. Febrile seizures are common in infants and young children and, fortunately, are usually of no lasting importance.
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Faint
Temporary loss of consciousness because of an insufficient blood supply to the brain.
Fallopian tube
The tubal passageway connecting the ovary to the uterus.
Familial cholesterolemia
An inherited disorder causing abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Fat
A major energy source for animals and humans. Fat contains nine calories per gram.
Fatigue
Physical or mental exhaustion. Weariness.
Febrile
Femoral
Having to do with the femur.
Femur
The thigh bone.
Fertility
The ability to have children.
Fetal
Having to do with the fetus.
Fibroid
A noncancerous tumor of the uterus composed of muscle fibers. Also called uterine myoma.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Fever
When body temperature rises above its normal level - defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Febrile herpes
A small sore situated on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and crusting over. The favorite locations are on the lips (the labia), chin or cheeks and in the nostrils. Less frequented sites are the gums or roof of the mouth (the palate).
Febrile seizure
A convulsion that occurs in association with a rapid increase in body temperature. Febrile seizures are common in infants and young children and, fortunately, are usually of no lasting importance.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Faint
Temporary loss of consciousness because of an insufficient blood supply to the brain.
Fallopian tube
The tubal passageway connecting the ovary to the uterus.
Familial cholesterolemia
An inherited disorder causing abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Fat
A major energy source for animals and humans. Fat contains nine calories per gram.
Fatigue
Physical or mental exhaustion. Weariness.
Febrile
Femoral
Having to do with the femur.
Femur
The thigh bone.
Fertility
The ability to have children.
Fetal
Having to do with the fetus.
Fibroid
A noncancerous tumor of the uterus composed of muscle fibers. Also called uterine myoma.
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