pyr/o, pyret/o (7/9)

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Pyr/o or pyret/o is a combining form that refers to “fever”. 

Fever is an increase in body temperature that is usually caused by infection. A normal body temperature is between 36.1 and 37.2 degrees Celsius. Depending on how active you are or how early it is in the morning, your body temperature may vary.