antipyretic
/an-tee-pahy-ret-ik, an-tahy-/US // ˌæn ti paɪˈrɛt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- //UK // (ˌæntɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk) //
解热镇痛剂,解热剂,退烧药,解热镇痛
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : checking or preventing fever.
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : an antipyretic agent.
Examples
Taken internally, camphor is a nerve stimulant, a diaphoretic and a feeble antipyretic.
Pyramidon is a proprietary preparation derived from, and having the antipyretic and anodyne properties of, antipyrin.
In men doses of half a gramme (7·7 grains) act as an antipyretic, relieve neuralgia and have weak narcotic effects.
The latter is the most valuable and, in fact, the only vegetable antipyretic known.
Quinia to produce a decided antipyretic effect must be given in large quantities.
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