Antipyretic: Definition with Antipyretic Pictures and Photos

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

Exact synonyms: Febrifuge
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine

2. Adjective. Preventing or alleviating fever.

Antonyms: Pyretic

1. a. Efficacious in preventing or allaying fever.

1. Adjective. (medicine) That reduces fever; fever-reducing. ¹

2. Noun. A pharmaceutical that reduces fever; a febrifuge. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. [n -S]

1. An agent that relieves or reduces fever. Synonym: antifebrile, antithermic, febrifuge. Origin: Gr. Pyretos = fever (13 Nov 1997)

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