pyrogen
pyrogenic (fever-inducing)
Word details
- German meaning
- Pyrogen bedeutet, dass etwas Fieber erzeugend ist oder Fieber auslösen kann.
- English meaning
- Pyrogenic means that something is fever-inducing or can trigger fever.
- German example
- Bestimmte Bakterien können pyrogene Substanzen freisetzen, die Fieber verursachen.
- English example
- Certain bacteria can release pyrogenic substances that cause fever.
Example sentences with “pyrogen”
Die Substanz wirkt pyrogen. (The substance is pyrogenic.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it medical?
Yes, used in pharmacology to describe fever-causing agents.