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).