antipyretic

/ˌæntɪˈpɛrɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or used for reducing fever

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

2. noun

a substance that reduces fever

“The pharmacist suggested an antipyretic for the child’s high fever.”

Synonyms

  • fever-reducing
  • pyretic

Antonyms

  • fever-inducing
  • pyretogenic