febricide

/ˌfɛbrəˈsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance or agent used to reduce or eliminate fever.

“The doctor prescribed a febricide to bring down the patient’s high fever.”

2. noun

A person or thing that causes fever to be reduced or eliminated.

“The febricide is a type of antipyretic that is commonly used in medicine.”

Synonyms

  • antipyretic
  • pyreticide

Antonyms

  • pyrexia