an·ti·py·ret·ic
| \ ˌan-tē-pī-ˈre-tik
, ˌan-tī- \
, ˌan-tī- \
Definition of antipyretic
: an agent that reduces fever
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“Antipyretic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antipyretic. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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antipyretic
noun
an·ti·py·ret·ic
| \ -pī-ˈret-ik
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Medical Definition of antipyretic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an antipyretic agent
— called also febrifuge
antipyretic
adjectiveMedical Definition of antipyretic (Entry 2 of 2)
: preventing, removing, or allaying fever
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The first known use of antipyretic was circa 1681
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