antipyretic

American  

[an-tee-pahy-ret-ik, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti paɪˈrɛt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. checking or preventing fever.

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noun

1. an antipyretic agent.

antipyretic British  

/ ˌæntɪpaɪˈriːsɪs, ˌæntɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk /

adjective

1. preventing or alleviating fever

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noun

1. an antipyretic remedy or drug

Other Word Forms

• antipyresis noun

Etymology

Origin of antipyretic

First recorded in 1675–85; anti- + pyretic

Example Sentences

Fever is often treated with antipyretic medications, including ibuprofen and aspirin.

From Science Daily

The woman’s symptoms, including back pain, had been vague, and she had taken antipyretic medication, according to Bavarian health authorities and scientists at the institute.

From New York Times

It said she had taken antipyretics, and that it attached "great importance" to the case.

From BBC

Subsequently, the company became known solely as Sandoz and began making pharmaceuticals, the analgesic and antipyretic antipyrine being its first major product of this type.

From Salon

Many many parents are using antipyretics with small children whenever they get a slightly raised temperature.

From Reuters