antipyretic

noun

an·​ti·​py·​ret·​ic ˌan-tē-pī-ˈre-tik How to pronounce antipyretic (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: an agent that reduces fever
antipyretic adjective

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Tylenol falls under the umbrella of two other medication classes: analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers), says Dr. Anureet Walia, a pain management specialist with UI Health Care. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025 Currently, there are no vaccines available for the disease and treatment for symptoms can include rest, fluids and use of analgesics and antipyretics. Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 28 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of antipyretic was in 1679

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“Antipyretic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antipyretic. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

antipyretic

1 of 2 noun
an·​ti·​py·​ret·​ic -pī-ˈret-ik How to pronounce antipyretic (audio)
: an antipyretic agent

called also febrifuge

antipyretic

2 of 2 adjective
: preventing, removing, or allaying fever

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