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Algid vs Aegid - What's the difference?

algid | aegid |

As an adjective algid

is cold, chilly; used of low body temperature especially in connection with certain diseases such as malaria and cholera.

As a noun aegid is

any member of the Aegidae.

algid

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (medicine) cold, chilly; used of low body temperature especially in connection with certain diseases such as malaria and cholera.

    • Derived terms

    * algidity

    aegid

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (zoology) Any member of the Aegidae.
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