paracetamol

/ ˌpærəˈsiːtəˌmɒl; -ˈsɛtə- /

noun

1. a mild analgesic and antipyretic drug used as an alternative to aspirin US nameacetaminophen

Word History and Origins

Origin of paracetamol¹

C20: from para-acetamidophenol

Example Sentences

In a move which could be likened to swallowing half a paracetamol for acute appendicitis, the government made sure people were paying slightly less than the market rate for a litre of petrol.

From BBC

Common pharmaceuticals such as aspirin and paracetamol, whose structures are already known, were used as simple test cases.

From Science Daily

After his first trip to hospital, he said he was recommended paracetamol, water, an eye patch and then sent home.

From BBC

Since June, the clinic in Munigi, which provides free treatment including antibiotics to treat skin infections, paracetamol and safe drinking water, has dealt with 310 mpox cases.

From BBC

Joel was given paracetamol by the skipper and his head was bandaged.

From BBC