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antipyretic

an·ti·py·retic

UK/ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

preventing or alleviating fever

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noun

1.

any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever

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Origin

From anti- + pyretic.

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