Paracetamol

//ˌpæ.ɹəˈsɛt.əm.ɒl// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A synthetic compound used as a drug to relieve and reduce fever, usually taken in tablet form. countable, uncountable

    "So you know, we have a good case with an increasing body of evidence, supported by a trifecta of research from human epidemiology, animal and in vitro studies, which suggests that prenatal acetaminophen or paracetamol might alter fetal development, increasing the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders."

Synonyms

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acetaminophenapapapapaspirinnsaidpara acetylaminophenol

Example

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"I consider paracetamol to be an ineffective medicine."

Etymology

Contraction of para-acetylaminophenol.

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