acetaminophen

[uh-see-tuh-min-uh-fuhn]

noun

Pharmacology.

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

acetaminophen

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of acetaminophen¹

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

Example Sentences

The discussion focused on science and safety, with Strassman noting that acetaminophen is generally safe in normal doses and that overuse, not the drug itself, poses risk.

From Salon

Food and Drug Administrator Dr. Marty Makary sent to physicians this week made clear that “a causal relationship” between autism and acetaminophen “has not been established and there are contrary studies in the scientific literature.”

From Los Angeles Times

While some studies have shown a small link between taking acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism in children, no consistent and reliable group of studies has proven it a cause.

From BBC

The team analysed 46 studies, of which 27 reported a link between the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in the painkiller, and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and ADHD.

From BBC

Of these, 27 reported a link between the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in the painkiller, and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and ADHD.

From BBC