acetopyrin
|a-ce-to-py-rin|
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/əˈsiːtəˌpaɪrɪn/
pain relief and fever reduction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetopyrin' originates from a combination of 'acetyl' and 'pyrin', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group and 'pyrin' is derived from 'pyretic', meaning fever-reducing.
Historical Evolution
'acetopyrin' was developed as a synthetic compound combining the properties of acetylsalicylic acid and pyrazolone derivatives.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was developed to combine the effects of pain relief and fever reduction, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pharmaceutical compound used as an analgesic and antipyretic.
Acetopyrin is often used to relieve headaches.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 19:51