febricula

/fɛb.rɪˈkjʊ.lə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small or weak fever, often caused by a minor illness

“After a few days of suffering from febricula, she began to feel better and returned to her normal activities.”

2. noun

a small or moderate increase in temperature, often considered a preliminary stage of fever

“The doctor took the patient’s temperature to check for febricula, which could be a sign of an underlying infection.”

Synonyms

  • low-grade fever
  • mild fever

Antonyms

  • hypothermia
  • normal body temperature