Term: pyrogen
Literally meaning:
Origin: Anc Greek
πυρ/pyr(=fire)
+γεννώ/geno(=produce, give birth to)
Coined/History
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Definition
Pyrogen is any agent inducing fever.
History and Etymology of Biological / Biochemical / Medical Terms
History and Etymology of Biological / Biochemical / Medical Terms
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