What is another word for defervesce?
Pronunciation: [dɪfˈɜːvɛs] (IPA) 
Defervesce, derived from the Latin word "febris" meaning fever, is used to describe the gradual decrease in temperature of the body after a period of fever. Some synonyms for defervesce include abatement, subsidence, reduction, and decline. These words all convey the idea of a gradual lessening or easing of something, whether it be fever or another type of condition. Other related words include remission, which implies a temporary break from symptoms, and resolution, which suggests an end to the underlying cause of the symptoms. Regardless of the word used, defervesce represents a welcome relief to those suffering from fever and illness.
