pyrogenous

/ˌpaɪrəˈɡɪnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

producing or causing fever; fever-inducing

“The pyrogenous properties of the new medication were still being studied.”

2. noun

something that produces fever; a fever-inducing agent

“The researchers discovered a pyrogenous substance in the patient’s blood.”

Synonyms

  • febrile
  • fever-inducing

Antonyms

  • antipyretic
  • fever-reducing