antifebrile

/ˌæntɪˈfibrail/

Definitions

1. adjective

relieving or intended to relieve fever

“The doctor prescribed an antifebrile medication to help manage her daughter’s high temperature.”

2. noun

a remedy or treatment intended to relieve fever

“The pharmacist recommended an antifebrile for the patient’s persistent fever.”

Synonyms

  • antipyretic
  • cooling
  • fever-reducing

Antonyms

  • febrile
  • pyretic