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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. 1
    • : checking or preventing fever.
n.名词 noun
  1. 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.