antipyretic

[ an-tee-pahy-ret-ik, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. checking or preventing fever.

noun

1. an antipyretic agent.

antipyretic

/ ˌæntɪpaɪˈriːsɪs; ˌæntɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk /

adjective

1. preventing or alleviating fever

noun

1. an antipyretic remedy or drug

Derived Forms

• antipyresis, noun

Other Words From

• an·ti·py·re·sis [an-tee-pahy-, ree, -sis, an-tahy-], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of antipyretic¹

First recorded in 1675–85; anti- + pyretic

Example Sentences

Taken internally, camphor is a nerve stimulant, a diaphoretic and a feeble antipyretic.

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Pyramidon is a proprietary preparation derived from, and having the antipyretic and anodyne properties of, antipyrin.

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In men doses of half a gramme (7·7 grains) act as an antipyretic, relieve neuralgia and have weak narcotic effects.

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The latter is the most valuable and, in fact, the only vegetable antipyretic known.

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Quinia to produce a decided antipyretic effect must be given in large quantities.

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