pyretogenesis

pyretogenesis definition - medical

py·re·to·gen·e·sis (pīˌrĭ-tō-jĕnˈĭ-sĭs, pĭrˌĭ-)

noun
The origin and mode of production of fever.

Related Forms:

  • pyˌre·to·ge·netˈic (-jə-nĕtˈĭk) adjective

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