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   sextan
   Denoting a malarial fever the paroxysms of which recur every sixth day, counting the day of the episode as the first; i.e., with a four-day asymptomatic interval. ... Origin: L. Sextus, sixth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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   sextan
   Type: Term Pronunciation: seks′tăn Definitions: 1. Denoting a malarial fever the paroxysms of which recur every sixth day, counting the day of the episode as the first; with a 4-day asymptomatic interval.
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