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Antipyretic (Noun)

Meaning

Any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed an antipyretic to help reduce the patient's high fever.
  • Acetaminophen is a common antipyretic used to treat fever in both children and adults.
  • The nurse administered an antipyretic to the patient to help bring down her temperature.
  • The medication worked quickly as an antipyretic, reducing the child's fever within hours.
  • Aspirin is often used as an antipyretic to alleviate fever and relieve headaches.

Synonyms

  • Febrifuge

Hypernyms

  • Medication
  • Medicament
  • Medicinal Drug

Related Words

  • Antipyretic (adjective)
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