In
pathology
Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury. The word ''pathology'' also refers to the study of disease in general, incorporating a wide range of biology research fields and medical practices. However, when used in ...
, apyrexy, or apyrexia (Greek grc, απυρεξια, from α-, privative, grc, πυρεσσειν, to be in a fever, grc, πυρ, fire, fever) is the normal interval or period of intermission in a
fever
Fever, also referred to as pyrexia, is defined as having a body temperature, temperature above the human body temperature, normal range due to an increase in the body's temperature Human body temperature#Fever, set point. There is not a single ...
. Also, the
absence of a fever.
[apyrexia. (n.d.) ''Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary''. (2012). Retrieved November 11 2022 from https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/apyrexia]
References
Fever
{{symptom-stub