calorigenic

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calorigenic /ca·lor·i·gen·ic/ (kah-lor″ĭ-jen´ik) producing or increasing production of heat or energy; increasing oxygen consumption.

ca·lor·i·gen·ic (k

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adj.

Heat-producing, especially with regard to food or certain hormones.

calorigenic

[kəlôr′ijen′ik]

Etymology: L, calor, warmth; Gk, genein, to produce

pertaining to a substance or process that produces heat or energy or that increases the consumption of oxygen.

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