Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun pyrogen

2 senses of pyrogen

Sense 1
pyrogen -- (any substance characterized by its great flammability)
       => substance -- (a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man")

Sense 2
pyrogen, pyrectic -- (any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature)
       => substance -- (a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man")