Vocabulary Entry

tertian

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or occurring in a pattern of three-day cycles, especially in reference to certain diseases like malaria.

Example Sentences

"The patient was diagnosed with tertian malaria, which recurs every other day."

"Tertian fevers often lead to severe fatigue in affected individuals."

"In some tropical regions, health officials monitor for tertian illnesses among the local population."

noun

Example Sentences

"The doctor noted that the tertian was common in the rainy season."

"He was treated for a tertian after returning from his trip to a malaria-endemic area."

"Tertians can significantly impact the health of those living in high-risk zones."