Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Practice Test

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What is another term for fever?

Hyperthermia
Febrile
Hypothermia
Normothermia

The correct answer is: Febrile

The term "febrile" is often used in medical contexts to describe a condition characterized by fever. When a patient is febrile, it indicates that their body temperature is elevated above the normal range, typically due to an underlying infection or illness. This term directly relates to the presence of fever and is helpful in clinical assessments to convey that a patient has a significant rise in temperature. In contrast, hyperthermia refers to an uncontrolled increase in body temperature, which can occur due to external factors, such as excessive heat exposure or strenuous exercise, not necessarily related to illness. Hypothermia describes a dangerous drop in body temperature, while normothermia indicates normal body temperature, which does not relate to fever. Thus, "febrile" specifically denotes the state of having a fever, making it the correct choice.