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pyrogen [′pī·rə‚jən] (biochemistry) A group of substances thought to be polysaccharides of microbial origin that produce an increase in body temperature when injected into humans and some animals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Fever production in response to exogenous pyrogens is believed to be mediated mostly by cytokine prostaglandin pathways, and neural input is important in the early phases of fever (9). |
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