Meaning: A coral reef off the southern coast of Florida. Classified under: Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made) Synonyms: cay; Florida key; key. Hypernyms (cay is a kind of...): coral reef (a reef consisting of coral consolidated into limestone) Holonyms (cay is a part of...):
Causes. Fever occurs when an area in your brain called the hypothalamus (hi-poe-THAL-uh-muhs) â also known as your body's thermostat â shifts the set point of your normal body temperature upward.
Your body will have to fight off the infection that is causing your fever and body aches. Even if you're taking medication to relieve symptoms, your body needs to rest and remain strong to fight the infection.