antipyretic Definition
a medicine that reduces fever.
Using antipyretic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antipyretic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I took an antipyretic to bring down my fever.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antipyretic for the child's high fever.
Example
Aspirin is a common antipyretic medication.
antipyretic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for antipyretic
- fever reducer
- fever-reducing medication
Origins of antipyretic
from Greek 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'pyretos' meaning 'fever'
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Summary: antipyretic in Brief
An 'antipyretic' [ˌæntipaɪˈrɛtɪk] is a medicine that reduces fever. It is commonly used to treat fevers caused by infections or illnesses. Examples of antipyretic medications include aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen.
