Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pyrogenic

adjective

/ˌpaɪ·rəˈdʒɛn·ɪk/

Definition

Related to or produced by fever.

Examples

Pyrogenic reactions sometimes occur after vaccinations.
The pyrogenic response from the infection led to elevated body temperatures.
In laboratory studies, pyrogenic substances were found to cause significant fever in test subjects.

Meaning

The term ‘pyrogenic’ describes substances or phenomena that lead to the production of fever in the body. This can refer to things like certain bacteria or substances that trigger the body’s immune response, causing an increase in temperature.