Pyrogenation: meaning, definitions and examples
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pyrogenation
[ ˌpīrəjəˈnāSH(ə)n ]
medical treatment
The process of increasing body temperature as a therapeutic measure, often used to stimulate the immune system or fight infections. Pyrogenation can be achieved through various methods, such as the application of heat packs, warm baths, or medication.
Synonyms
fever therapy, heat treatment, thermotherapy
Examples of usage
- Pyrogenation is commonly employed in cases of hypothermia to raise the body temperature to a normal level.
- The doctor recommended pyrogenation to help the patient's immune system combat the virus effectively.
Translations
Translations of the word "pyrogenation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pirólise
🇮🇳 पायरोलिसिस
🇩🇪 Pyrolyse
🇮🇩 pirolisis
🇺🇦 піроліз
🇵🇱 piroliza
🇯🇵 熱分解
🇫🇷 pyrolyse
🇪🇸 pirólisis
🇹🇷 piroliz
🇰🇷 열분해
🇸🇦 التحلل الحراري
🇨🇿 pyrolýza
🇸🇰 pyrolýza
🇨🇳 热解
🇸🇮 piroliza
🇮🇸 pyrolysis
🇰🇿 пиролиз
🇬🇪 პიროლიზი
🇦🇿 piroliz
🇲🇽 pirólisis
Etymology
The term 'pyrogenation' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'pyr' meaning fire and 'genesis' meaning creation or generation. It is a medical term used to describe the process of inducing fever or raising body temperature for therapeutic purposes. Pyrogenation has been used throughout history as a method to stimulate the immune system and aid in the treatment of various illnesses.
See also: pyrolysis, pyromaniac, pyromaniacal, pyrotechnic, pyrotechnics, pyrotechny.