Meaning of ACETAMINOPHEN
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| | Definition: | | [n] an analgesic for mild pain; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril and Tylenol and Panadol and Phenaphen and Tempra and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets) |
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| | Synonyms: | | Anacin III, Datril, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, Tylenol |
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| | See Also: | | analgesic, anodyne, pain pill, painkiller | |
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| | Definition: | | A drug that reduces pain and fever (but not inflammation). |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | This white, somewhat-water-soluble chemical is most widely known as an over-the-counter painkiller (analgesic) and fever reducer, but it is also used to make azo dyes and photographic chemicals. Acetaminophen melts at 168 C°. and can cause liver damage in high overdoses. |
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