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pyrexia

noun

A rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

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Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
A
Contains
YR
Scrabble score
19

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pʌɪˈrɛk.si.ə

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noun

  1. A rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

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