acetaminophen

American  

[uh-see-tuh-min-uh-fuhn] / əˌsi təˈmɪn ə fən /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a crystalline substance, C 8 H 9 NO 2 , used as a headache and pain reliever and to reduce fever.

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acetaminophen Scientific  

/ ə-sē′tə-mĭn′ə-fən,ăs′ə- /

1. A crystalline compound used in medicine to relieve pain and reduce fever. Chemical formula: C ₈ H ₉ NO ₂.

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Etymology

Origin of acetaminophen

First recorded in 1955–60; acet- + amino- + phen(ol)

Example Sentences

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says acetaminophen is safe to use during pregnancy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their goal was to determine whether acetaminophen use during pregnancy is safe.

From Science Daily

Social media and news feeds are filled with unverified claims about a possible connection between acetaminophen and autism in children.

From Science Daily

A spokesman from the US Department of Health and Human Services said "many experts" had expressed concern over the use of acetaminophen - the US name for paracetamol - during pregnancy.

From BBC

They recommend that acetaminophen continue to be used when needed to relieve pain or reduce fever during pregnancy, consistent with current medical advice.

From Science Daily