antipyretic

antipyretic definition - medical

an·ti·py·ret·ic (ănˌtē-pī-rĕtˈĭk, ănˌtī-)

noun
An agent that reduces or prevents fever. Also called antifebrile, antithermic.
adjective
Reducing or preventing fever.

Related Forms:

  • anˌti·py·reˈsis (-rēˈsĭs) noun

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