单词 | subtertian |
释义 | subtertian/ˌsʌbˈtəːʃn/Medicine adjective Designating a form of malaria that has a periodicity which deviates somewhat from that of ordinary tertian malaria (usually by a shortening of the time between paroxysms), specifically that caused by Plasmodium falciparum; characteristic of or causing this form of malaria. Now chiefly historical. noun Subtertian malaria; specifically falciparum malaria. Now rare. OriginMid 19th century. From sub- + tertian. Compare earlier semitertian and subintrant. |
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