paracetamol
|par-a-ce-ta-mol|
B1
/ˌpærəˈsiːtəmɒl/
pain reliever
Etymology
Etymology Information
'paracetamol' originates from the chemical name 'para-acetylaminophenol', where 'para-' refers to the chemical structure, 'acetyl' is a functional group, and 'aminophenol' is a compound.
Historical Evolution
'para-acetylaminophenol' was shortened to 'paracetamol' for ease of use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was developed as a pain reliever and fever reducer, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a common over-the-counter medication used to relieve pain and reduce fever.
She took paracetamol to relieve her headache.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 04:18