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təˈmɪn noun Pharmacology.
a crystalline substance, C 8 H 9 NO 2 , used as a headache and pain reliever and to reduce fever.
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Word Origin & History
acetaminophen
U.S. name for "para-acetylaminophenol," 1960, Amer.Eng., composed of syllables from the chemical name; in Britain, the same substance is paracetamol.
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Acetaminophen
has a plethora of syllables.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
acetaminophen a·cet·a·min·o·phen (ə-sē'tə-mĭn'ə-fən, ās'ə-)
n.
A crystalline compound used in chemical synthesis and in medicine to relieve pain and reduce fevers.
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Science Dictionary
| acetaminophen (ə-sē'tə-mĭn'ə-fən, ās'ə-) Pronunciation Key
A crystalline compound used in medicine to relieve pain and reduce fever. Chemical formula: C8H9NO2. |
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Example sentences
Patients may get combinations of narcotic pain relievers and acetaminophen for periodic pain.
Fever and aches can be treated with acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
There's no harm in treating a true fever with over-the-counter acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Aspirin may irritate the stomach and alcohol can amplify the toxic effects of acetaminophen on the liver.
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