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antipyretic

adjectivetécnico/ɐ̃.ti.'tɛɾ.mi.ku/low

an·ti·tér·mi·co

Definition

That reduces or combats fever; febrifuge.
The doctor prescribed an antipyretic medicine for the child with fever.
Paracetamol is a common antipyretic agent.
Common collocations
antipyretic medicationantipyretic effectantipyretic substance

Etymology

Formado por anti- (contra) + térmico, do grego 'therme' (calor).

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