The abatement or decline of a fever; the period when a fever is subsiding.
From Latin 'de-' (down/away) + 'fervescere' (to begin to boil). The moment when the boiling calms — when illness releases its grip and your temperature begins to fall.
The moment your fever BREAKS! That beautiful relief when the heat starts fading and you know you're getting better! It literally means 'un-boiling!' Your body was boiling and now it's cooling down! 🌡️⬇️😮💨
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