febricant
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feb·ri·fa·cient
(feb'ri-fā'shĕnt),1. Causing or favoring the development of fever.
See also: pyrogenic. Synonym(s): febriferous, febrific
See also: pyrogenic. Synonym(s): febriferous, febrific
2. Anything that produces fever.
See also: pyrogenic.
See also: pyrogenic.
Synonym(s): febricant
[L. febris, fever, + facio, to make]
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febricant
An obsolete term meaning:adjective Pyrogenic;
noun A pyrogen or agent that induces fever.
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