paracetamol
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of paracetamol
C20: from para-acetamidophenol
Example Sentences
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"There's that societal expectation of 'man up' and get on with it. I was just popping paracetamol and getting early nights."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
After surgery, everyone received intravenous paracetamol every eight hours.
From Science Daily ● May 20, 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
But despite being given paracetamol, antihistamines and a drip, Baxter died six hours later.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
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