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antipyretic
[ an-tee-pahy-ret-ik, an-tahy- ]
adjective
- checking or preventing fever.
noun
- an antipyretic agent.
antipyretic
/ ˌæntɪpaɪˈriːsɪs; ˌæntɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk /
adjective
- preventing or alleviating fever
noun
- an antipyretic remedy or drug
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Derived Forms
- antipyresis, noun
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Other Words From
- an·ti·py·re·sis [an-tee-pahy-, ree, -sis, an-tahy-], noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of antipyretic1
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Example Sentences
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.
The 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.
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