Pyrogenic
Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪɹoʊˈdʒiˈiˈnɪk/
Pyrogenic (adj)
- Causing the body to raise its temperature, often by triggering changes that lead to fever.
- Used for a substance that can start fever in a person or animal.
Pyrogenic (adjective)
Examples
- The toxin is pyrogenic and causes fever.
- This infection is pyrogenic, so it can raise body temperature.