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antipyretic

/æntaɪˈrɛtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does antipyretic mean?

adjective

A substance or agent that reduces fever; a fever-reducing drug.

Example

"The doctor prescribed an antipyretic to help bring down the patient's temperature."

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