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pyrogen
[ pahy-ruh-juhn, -jen ]
noun
- a substance, as a thermostable bacterial toxin, that produces a rise in temperature in a human or animal.
pyrogen
/ ˈ貹ɪəʊˌɛ /
noun
- any of a group of substances that cause a rise in temperature in an animal body
pyrogen
/ ī′ə-ə /
- A polypeptide that produces fever by causing metabolic changes in the hypothalamus. Pyrogens are either exogenous (produced by infectious agents) or endogenous (produced by cells in the body such as macrophages).
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The bank released a statement on Monday saying: “Gas pyrogens intended to extinguish fires opened and kept oxygen out resulting in injuries and death”.
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"Gas pyrogens intended to extinguish fires opened and kept oxygen out resulting in injuries and death," the bank said.
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