Acetaminophen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acetaminophen is a noun meaning (Canada, US) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.
Meaning
(Canada, US) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.
Example Sentences
You need to take acetaminophen / Or just a little aspirin / acetylsalicylic for the pain
Top U.S. health officials urged pregnant women not to use acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism, though studies have been inconclusive.
“I [have] actually witnessed a resident have to be taken to the emergency room because of acetaminophen toxicity,” Lee recalls. “I was pushed to find a solution because I wanted to help the residents who I volunteer for.”
Word Forms
- acetaminophens
Synonyms for acetaminophen
Depending on context, synonyms include paracetamol, para-acetylaminophenol, tylenol, panadol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tylenol, panadol, paracetamol, hepatotoxicity, overdose, acetominophen.
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