calorigenic

ca·lor·i·gen·ic

(kă-lōr'i-jen'ik),

1. Capable of generating heat.

2. Stimulating metabolic production of heat. Synonym(s): thermogenetic (2) , thermogenic

[L. calor, heat, + G. genesis, production]

calorigenic

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

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.

ca·lor·i·gen·ic

(kă-lōr'i-jen'ik)

1. Capable of generating heat.

2. Stimulating metabolic production of heat.
Synonym(s): thermogenetic (2) , thermogenic.

[L. calor, heat, + G. genesis, production]

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