antipyretic
checking or preventing fever.
an antipyretic agent.
Origin of antipyretic
1Other words from antipyretic
- an·ti·py·re·sis [an-tee-pahy-ree-sis, an-tahy-], /ˌæn ti paɪˈri sɪs, ˌæn taɪ-/, noun
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How to use antipyretic in a sentence
Taken internally, camphor is a nerve stimulant, a diaphoretic and a feeble antipyretic.
Pyramidon is a proprietary preparation derived from, and having the antipyretic and anodyne properties of, antipyrin.
In men doses of half a gramme (7·7 grains) act as an antipyretic, relieve neuralgia and have weak narcotic effects.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection | Alexander Wynter BlythThe latter is the most valuable and, in fact, the only vegetable antipyretic known.
Quinia to produce a decided antipyretic effect must be given in large quantities.
British Dictionary definitions for antipyretic
/ (ˌæntɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk) /
preventing or alleviating fever
an antipyretic remedy or drug
Derived forms of antipyretic
- antipyresis (ˌæntɪpaɪˈriːsɪs), noun
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