semitertian

English

Alternative forms

• semi-tertian

Etymology

semi- +‎ tertian

Adjective

semitertian (not comparable)

1. (obsolete, medicine, of a fever) Having a paroxysm every day, and a second stronger one every two days

Noun

semitertian (plural semitertians)

1. (obsolete, medicine) An intermittent fever of this kind.

See also

• quotidian
• tertian

Anagrams

• maternities, sarmientite