Defervescing

/ˌdɛfərˈvɛsɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of losing or ceasing fever; the act of cooling down from a feverish state.

Etymology

Present participle of 'defervesce,' showing the ongoing action of fever breaking.

Kelly Says

Defervescing happens gradually as your immune system wins the battle against infection, or as medications like ibuprofen work to lower body temperature.

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