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tertian

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective tertian has 2 senses
  1. tertian - relating to symptoms (especially malarial fever) that appear every other day; "tertian fever"
  2. tertian - of or relating to a tonal system based on major thirds; "a tertian tonal system"

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Tertian

Definition:

A term that can be used as an adjective, noun, or an adverb, primarily referring to something which occurs or is repeated every third day.

Adjective:

  • Occurring every third day
  • Referring to a fever or disease characterized by a recurrence with a 48-hour cycle

Example Sentences:

  1. The tertian rainfall pattern in that region brings showers every third day.
  2. He was diagnosed with tertian malaria, causing him to experience intense fever every other day.

Noun:

Referring to a person who has tertian fever or a disease with 48-hour cycles.

Example Sentences:

  1. The sick bay was filled with tertians waiting to receive treatment for their recurring fevers.
  2. The physician specialized in diagnosing and treating tertians.

Adverb:

Referring to an action that occurs or is repeated every third day.

Example Sentence:

She scheduled her tertian medication intake to ensure proper recovery.

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