- calorigenic
- ca·lor·i·gen·ic
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calorigenic
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calorigenic — 1. Capable of generating heat. 2. Stimulating metabolic production of heat. SYN: thermogenetic (2), thermogenic. [L. calor, heat, + G. genesis, production] * * * ca·lor·i·gen·ic kə .lōr ə jen ik, .lȯr , .lär ; .kal ə rə adj generating heat or… … Medical dictionary
calorigenic — kə|lȯrə|jenik, är , |kalərə̇ adjective Etymology: calori + genic : generating heat or energy the calorigenic action of carbohydrates … Useful english dictionary
calorigenic — adj. [L. calor, heat; genere, to produce] Generating heat … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
calorigenic — adjective That produces heat, especially by the metabolism of food … Wiktionary
calorigenic — adj. relating to the production of calories … English contemporary dictionary
calorigenic effect — obligatory thermogenesis … Medical dictionary
action — 1. The performance of any of the vital functions, the manner of such performance, or the result of the same. 2. The exertion of any force or power, physical, chemical, or mental. [L. actio, from ago, pp. actus, to do] ball valve a. intermittent… … Medical dictionary
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
thermogenetic, thermogenic — 1. Relating to thermogenesis. SYN: thermogenous. 2. SYN: calorigenic (2) … Medical dictionary
