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antipyrine

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an·ti·py·rine   (ān'tē-pī'rēn, ān'tī-)   
n.  A toxic white powder, C11H12N2O, formerly used to reduce fever and relieve pain.

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Main Entry: an·ti·py·rine
Pronunciation: -'pI(&)r-"En
Variant: also an·ti·py·rin /-&n/
Function:noun
: an analgesic and antipyretic C11H12N2O formerly widely used but now largely replaced in oral use by less toxic drugs (as aspirin) called alsophenazone
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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