Definition

Relating to the generation of heat or fever, often associated with the production of heat in a physical or biological context.

Example

The pyrogenic response in the body can lead to an increase in temperature during an infection.

Conversation

Have you ever heard the term pyrogenic?

I think I've seen it in a science article, but I'm not sure what it means.

It refers to things related to heat or molten rock, usually in geology.

That makes sense! I love learning about how the earth is formed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pyrogenic → It is formed from "pyro-" (from Greek "pur", meaning fire) and "genic" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word "pyrogenic" refers to something that is produced by or related to fire, particularly in the context of fever or heat production in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fire' ('pyro-') producing something ('genic') — that's why pyrogenic means related to the production of heat or fever.

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