Definitions for antipyretic
ˌæn ti paɪˈrɛt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ-an·tipyret·ic

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1. antipyretic, febrifugeadjective

   any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever

2. antipyreticadjective

   preventing or alleviating fever

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1. antipyreticnoun

   A pharmaceutical that reduces fever; a febrifuge.

2. antipyreticadjective

   That reduces fever; fever-reducing.

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1. Antipyretic

   An antipyretic (, from anti- 'against' and pyretic 'feverish') is a substance that reduces fever. Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus to override a prostaglandin-induced increase in temperature. The body then works to lower the temperature, which results in a reduction in fever. Most antipyretic medications have other purposes. The most common antipyretics in the US are usually ibuprofen and aspirin, which are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used primarily as anti-inflammatories and analgesics (pain relievers), but which also have antipyretic properties; and paracetamol (acetaminophen), an analgesic without anti-inflammatory properties.There is some debate over the appropriate use of such medications, since fever is part of the body's immune response to infection. A study published by the Royal Society claims that fever suppression causes at least 1% more influenza deaths in the United States, or 700 extra deaths per year.

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1. antipyretic

   Antipyretic refers to a type of medication or substance that is used to prevent or reduce fever by lowering body temperature. It works by acting on the part of the brain that controls the body's temperature. Common examples of antipyretic medications include aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen.

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1. Antipyreticadjective

   efficacious in preventing or allaying fever

2. Antipyreticnoun

   a febrifuge

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1. Antipyretic

   Antipyretics; an-tee-pahy-ret-iks; from the Greek anti, against, and pyreticus, pertaining to fever, are drugs or herbs that reduce fever. Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus to override an interleukin-induced increase in temperature. The body then works to lower the temperature, resulting in a reduction in fever. Most antipyretic medications have other purposes. The most common antipyretics in the United States are ibuprofen and aspirin, which are used primarily as pain relievers. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and pain relievers. There is some debate over the appropriate use of such medications, as fever is part of the body's immune response to infection.

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1. pertinacity

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of antipyretic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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   The numerical value of antipyretic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=antipyretic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Antipyretic
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antipyretic
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antipyretic
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=antipyretic