apyretic

æpəˈrɛtɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by the absence of fever

“The apyretic patient had been administered antibiotics to fight the infection.”

2. adjective

not affected by fever, especially in the context of malaria

“Apyretic cases of malaria are often misdiagnosed as a different disease.”

Synonyms

  • afebrile
  • feverless

Antonyms

  • febrile
  • pyretic