| 释义 |
dehydration fever thirst fe·veran elevation of temperature in infants after reduction of fluid intake, diarrhea, or vomiting; probably caused by reduced available body water, with reduced heat loss by evaporation; an analogous condition in adults is seen when exertion is continued in the face of dehydration. Synonym(s): dehydration fever, exsiccation fever, inanition feverdehydration fever Neonatology An ↑ temperature in a neonate due to inadequate fluid intake, most severe in high ambient temperatures or when the infant is overclothed. Cf Prickly heat. |