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TERTIAN

(adj., noun)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Tertian.

Tertian - as an adjective

Relating to symptoms (especially malarial fever) that appear every other day

Example: "Tertian fever"

Of or relating to a tonal system based on major thirds

Example: "A tertian tonal system"

Tertian - as a noun

A tertian fever.

The puncheon, an old wine cask, three of which made a tun.

Example Sentences

"The patient has been diagnosed with tertian malaria."
"He experienced tertian symptoms such as fever and chills."
"The doctor prescribed quinine to treat the tertian infection."
"The patient's blood smear showed tertian parasites."
"She suffered from recurring tertian bouts of fever."
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Word Game Points

Is TERTIAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tertian is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TERTIAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is TERTIAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tertian is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TERTIAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is TERTIAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tertian is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TERTIAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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