paracetamol
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of paracetamol
C20: from para-acetamidophenol
Example Sentences
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"Thus we need to wait until school age to ultimately test if paracetamol in the first year of life causes asthma."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
She and her daughter Helena, 45, said they were being well looked after, eating properly and being given paracetamol when they needed it.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
As there is no universal vaccine for dengue, treatment often involves managing pain with medication such as paracetamol.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The conflict has been calamitous for much of Asia’s petrochemicals industry, which largely relies on oil from the Middle East to make ingredients for everything from PVC pipes to paracetamol.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
"This is important as paracetamol is the first-line medication we recommend for pregnant women in pain or with a fever," said Prof Khalil, professor of maternal fetal medicine at City St George's, University of London.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
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