Antipyretic
Also called Fever reducer
PharmacologyFamily MedicineEssential
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) Againstpyr/oRoot(Greek) Fire, heat