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    pyrogen
    (pi´ro-jәn) a substance that causes fever. endogenous pyrogen a low-molecular-weight protein that is produced by phagocytic leukocytes in response to stimulation by exogenous pyrogens; it is then released into the circulation, and it induces fever by acting on the preoptic area of t...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
    
    
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    Pyrogen
    • (n.) Electricity. • (n.) A poison separable from decomposed meat infusions, and supposed to be formed from albuminous matter through the agency of bacteria.
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/pyrogen/
    
    
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    pyrogen
    (from the article `human disease`) ...large amounts of tissue have died because of lack of blood supply. Body temperature is controlled by the thermostatic centre in the hypothalamus. ... ...fever appears to be a defensive reaction by the body against infectious disease. When bacteria or viruses inv...
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/137
    
    
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    pyrogen
    Type: Term Pronunciation: pī′rō-jen Definitions: 1. A fever-inducing agent; pyrogens are produced by bacteria, molds, viruses, and yeasts.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=74511
    
    
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    pyrogen
    (pi;ruo-jen) A fever-producing substance.
    Found op http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml
    
    
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    pyrogen
    (pi;ruo-jen) A fever-producing substance.
    Found op http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml
    
    
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    pyrogen
    1) Any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature 2) Matter 3) Pyrectic 4) Substance
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/pyrogen/1
    
    

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