Paracetamol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpæ.ɹəˈsɛt.əm.ɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paracetamol is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A synthetic compound used as a drug to relieve and reduce fever, usually taken in tablet form.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A synthetic compound used as a drug to relieve and reduce fever, usually taken in tablet form.
Example Sentences
So you know, we have a good case with an increasing body of evidence, supported by a trifecta of research from human epidemiology, animal and in vitro studies, which suggests that prenatal acetaminophen or paracetamol might alter fetal development, increasing the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Word Forms
- paracetamols
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acetaminophen, inulin, overdose, phenacetin, antipyretic, panadol.
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