Defervesced

/ˌdɛfərˈvɛst/ adjective

Definition

Having lost or ceased fever; cooled down from a feverish state.

Etymology

Past tense of 'defervesce,' describing the completed action of fever breaking.

Kelly Says

A defervesced patient is a happy patient—it means their body temperature has returned to normal and they're on the road to recovery.

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