acetphenetid

/ækˈtɛfənɪtɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound used in combination with other drugs to treat pain and fever, particularly in the treatment of rheumatic fever.

“The doctor prescribed a medication combining acetphenetid and aspirin to alleviate the patient’s symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • acetphenetidin
  • phenacetin

Antonyms

  • analeptic
  • antipyretic