semitertian

adj, noun — 2 senses

semitertian

adj

Etymology From semi- + tertian.

1

Medicine, Sciences Obsolete, Of a fever Having a paroxysm every day, and a second stronger one every two days

semitertian

noun

Etymology From semi- + tertian.

1

Medicine, Sciences Obsolete An intermittent fever of this kind.

Related terms
quotidian, tertian

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