Definition
algors
noun
- Plural of algor; a sensation of coldness or chilliness, especially as a symptom or sign in medical contexts.
Usage: medical/technical; often used in phrases like 'algor mortis' (body cooling after death)
Examples
- The patient reported algors and fever throughout the night.
- Algor mortis is the natural cooling of the body after death.
- The doctor noted algors as one of the early symptoms of the illness.
- Algors can indicate a drop in body temperature during certain medical conditions.