antefebrile

/ˌæntɪˈfɛbraɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or having a reduction in fever

“The patient’s antefebrile medication was administered by the nurse.”

2. adjective

of or pertaining to a reduction in fever

“The new antefebrile treatment showed significant promise in clinical trials.”

3. noun

a reduction in fever

“The doctor ordered an antefebrile in the patient’s treatment plan.”

Synonyms

  • febrifugal
  • febrifuge

Antonyms

  • febrile
  • hyperthermic