pyreto-|ˈpaɪər-, ˈpɪrɪtəʊ|before a vowel pyret-, combining form of Gr. πυρετός fever, entering into a few scientific terms. pyretætiˈology[ætiology], the ætiology of fevers (Mayne Expos.Lex. 1858). ‖ ˌpyretogeˈnesia, -ˈgenesis[Gr. γένεσις production], the production of fever (ibid.). pyretogeˈnetic, pyreˈtogenousadjs., breeding or producing fever. pyreˈtography[-graphy], a description of fevers (Mayne). pyreˈtology[mod.L. pyretologia (R. Morton 1692): see -logy], the branch of medical science which treats of fevers.1899Allbutt's Syst.Med. VI. 253 The absorption of *pyretogenetic substances.1885–8Fagge & Pye-Smith Princ.Med. I. 44 The ‘*pyretogenous’ material in symptomatic fever.1799Hooper Med.Dict., *Pyretology, a discourse or doctrine on fevers.1898P. Manson Trop. Diseases xiii. 214 The study of the pyretology of the tropics.
pyreto-/ˈpʌɪrɪtəʊ, ˈpɪ-/combining form of Greek puretos fever, used in Medicine: see -o-. Before a vowel pyret-.