In medicine, "fiebre bicotidiana" refers to a fever that occurs every two days. This term is commonly used in the field of tropical medicine to describe fevers that have a cyclic pattern of recurrence every other day. The term is more frequently used in written contexts, such as medical records or research articles, to describe the specific pattern of fevers experienced by patients.
Example Sentences
El paciente presentaba fiebre bicotidiana, lo cual indicaba la presencia de malaria.
The patient had bicotidian fever, indicating the presence of malaria.
La fiebre bicotidiana es un síntoma característico de ciertas enfermedades tropicales.
Bicotidian fever is a characteristic symptom of certain tropical diseases.
Idiomatic Expressions
"Trabajar a contracorriente"
Example: El médico estaba trabajando a contracorriente al tratar a pacientes con fiebre bicotidiana.
Translation: The doctor was working against the current in treating patients with bicotidian fever.
"Echar leña al fuego"
Example: La falta de tratamiento oportuno puede echar leña al fuego en casos de fiebre bicotidiana.
Translation: The lack of timely treatment can add fuel to the fire in cases of bicotidian fever.
"Pasar la noche en blanco"
Example: Los pacientes con fiebre bicotidiana suelen pasar la noche en blanco debido a los síntomas.
Translation: Patients with bicotidian fever often spend sleepless nights due to the symptoms.
Etymology
The term "fiebre bicotidiana" is derived from the combination of "fiebre" (fever) and "bicotidiana" (every two days), indicating a fever that recurs in a two-day cycle.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: Fiebre terciana (fever that occurs every three days), Fiebre cuartana (fever that occurs every four days)