pyrogenic

/ˌpaɪroʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or tending to produce heat or fever.

“The pyrogenic properties of some plants have been used in traditional medicine.”

2. noun

A substance or agent causing fever.

“The doctor suspected a pyrogenic infection was the cause of her high temperature.”

Synonyms

  • febrifugal
  • febrifuge

Antonyms

  • febrifacient