afebrile

adjective

: not marked by or having a fever

Examples of afebrile in a Sentence

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The committee recommended only a 3-day work restriction from the onset of symptoms, even if the HCW is still symptomatic, if they are improved and afebrile—this, despite abundant data that many people shed SARS-CoV2 virus for ten days or more. Judy Stone, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 He's been afebrile, without a fever, for more than one day. CBS News, 11 Oct. 2020

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin afebrīlis, from a- a- entry 2 + Medieval Latin febrīlis febrile

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of afebrile was in 1842

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“Afebrile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afebrile. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

afebrile

adjective
afe·​brile
(ˈ)ā-ˈfeb-ˌrīl also -ˈfēb-
: free from fever : not marked by fever
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