Pyrogen

[paiәrәudʒin]

Definition

(noun.) any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature.

(noun.) any substance characterized by its great flammability.

Edited by Ellis--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Electricity.

(n.) A poison separable from decomposed meat infusions, and supposed to be formed from albuminous matter through the agency of bacteria.

Inputed by Artie

Definition

n. any substance which causes fever when introduced into the blood.—adjs. Pyrogenet′ic Pyrog′enous producing fire: produced by fire; Pyrogen′ic producing fever.

Typist: Sanford