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Antipyretic

Also called Fever reducer

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A medication that reduces elevated body temperature (fever); acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), and aspirin (Bayer) are common agents.

Korean

해열제(열 내리는 약)

상승된 체온(발열)을 낮추는 약물; 아세트아미노펜은 진통 및 해열 효과를 동시에 나타내며, 이부프로펜은 소염·진통·해열 효과를 모두 가짐.

French

Antipyrétique(Fébrifuge)

Médicament réduisant la température corporelle élevée (fièvre) ; souvent associé aux analgésiques (ex. : paracétamol, ibuprofène).

Word parts

  • anti-Prefix(Greek) Against
  • pyr/oRoot(Greek) Fire, heat

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