why is this dangerous to the human body
2007-03-23 06:06:45 · 9 answers · asked by loppy loo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Definitions of pyrexia on the Web:
Raised body temperature, fever
www.pet-cover.com/dog-care-glossaryP.html
fever: a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Fever, also known as pyrexia, is a medical symptom which describes an increase in internal body temperature to levels which are above normal (37 degrees Celsius, 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). An adaptive mechanism, fever is the body's reaction to pathogens; it attempts to raise core body temperature to levels which will denature, debilitate, or kill the pathogen. Most fevers are caused by infections and almost all infectious diseases can cause fever. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrexia
2007-03-23 06:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by Mystic 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pyrexia is a frequent medical symptom that describes an increase in internal body temperature to levels that are above normal (37°C, 98.6°F).
Pyrexia (fever) can be classed as
low-grade: 38 - 39 °C (100.4 - 102.2 °F)
moderate: 39 - 40 °C (102.2 - 104 °F)
high-grade: > 40 °C (> 104 °F)
Hyperpyrexia: > 42 °C (> 107.6 °F)
2007-03-23 06:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by Italian Medallion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the 'technical' name for a fever. Sometimes the doctor will issue you with a prescription with PUO as the reason. This means Pyrexia of Unknown Origin. The doctor's saying you have a high temperature etc. He is unsure what's causing it. Don't worry. It's unlikely to be life-threatening.
2007-03-23 06:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by Frank Furillo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pyrexia is nothing but fever. Since it is a symptom only, it depends on one or more causes. Once the cause is known, only then it can be considered dangerous or harmless.
2007-03-23 06:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by saudipta c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pyrexia is a high temperature
2007-03-23 06:09:04 · answer #5 · answered by crazylady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't. Pyrexia is simply the act of chronic masturbation. It helps relief stress. (It even says so in the bible!)
2007-03-23 06:10:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Simply fever.
Hyperpyrexia means high fever.
2007-03-23 06:18:25 · answer #7 · answered by Brenno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
incresed temperature/ fever
2007-03-23 06:50:59 · answer #8 · answered by De-de 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you read,then look it up.
2007-03-23 06:13:00 · answer #9 · answered by beavis b 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋