ACMASTICUS
\ɐkmˈastɪkəs], \ɐkmˈastɪkəs], \ɐ_k_m_ˈa_s_t_ɪ_k_ə_s]\
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A fever which preserves an equal degree of intensity throughout its course. It is also called Homot'onos. The Greeks gave it the name of Epacmas'ticos, and Syn'ochos, when it went on increasing, and Paracmas'ticos, when it decreased.-Galen.
By Robley Dunglison
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