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Antipyretic

//ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That reduces fever. not-comparable

    "The antipyretic action of AVP is limited mainly to its action in a precise location in the ventral septum, though there is some evidence for a similar action in the medial amygdala."

Adjective
  1. 1
    preventing or alleviating fever wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A medicine that reduces fever; a febrifuge.
  2. 2
    any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From anti- + pyretic.

Etymology 2

From anti- + pyretic.

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