exogenous pyrogens

ex·og·e·nous py·ro·gens

drugs or substances that are formed by microorganisms and induce fever. Among the latter are lipopolysaccharides and lipoteichoic acid.
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ex·og·e·nous py·ro·gens

(eks-oj'ĕ-nŭs pī'rō-jenz)
Drugs or substances that are formed by microorganisms and induce fever. Among the latter are lipopolysaccharides and lipoteichoic acid.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

ex·og·e·nous py·ro·gens

(eks-oj'ĕ-nŭs pī'rō-jenz)
Drugs or substances that are formed by microorganisms and induce fever.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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All these test systems are based upon the response of human leukocytes (principally monocytes), which release inflammatory mediators (endogenous pyrogens) in response to pyrogenic contamination (exogenous pyrogens).
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