| calorigenic | 1. Capable of generating heat. 2. Stimulating metabolic production of heat. Synonym: thermogenetic, thermogenic. Origin: L. Calor, heat, + G. Genesis, production (05 Mar 2000) |
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| calorigenic action | Increase of heat production of the body, as by the thyroid hormone. Synonym: thermogenic action. (05 Mar 2000) |