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antipyretic

noun
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Definition of antipyretic

: an agent that reduces fever

Other Words from antipyretic

antipyretic adjective

First Known Use of antipyretic

circa 1681, in the meaning defined above

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antipyretic

noun
an路​ti路​py路​ret路​ic | \ -p墨-藞ret-ik How to pronounce antipyretic (audio) \

Medical Definition of antipyretic

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: an antipyretic agent

— called also febrifuge

antipyretic

adjective

Medical Definition of antipyretic (Entry 2 of 2)

: preventing, removing, or allaying fever

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