antipyonin

/ˌæntɪˈpaɪriˌtɪk, æntɪˈpɪrɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or having the power of reducing or preventing fever

“The doctor prescribed an antipyretic medication to help bring down the patient’s temperature.”

2. noun

a substance that reduces or prevents fever

“The patient took an antipyretic to alleviate her symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • antifebrile
  • febrifuge

Antonyms

  • pyretic