WorldAugust 29, 2026

antipyretic

an-tee-py-RE-tik

Definition

A substance that reduces or prevents fever.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'anti' (against) and 'pyretos' (fever). It entered English in the 19th century to describe medicinal agents used to lower high body temperatures.

In the news

The term appears in the article as an example of unauthorised promotional text found on the packaging of a prescription drug, which the FDA argued could encourage improper self-medication.

Bombay HC pulls up FDA over Cipla licence cancellation, cites natural justice

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