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

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

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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.

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

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"Wheat is in sausages, it's in cosmetics, even in paracetamol. So not only food prices will rise, but the wider economy will be affected too," he said.

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While sitting her A-levels she was under investigation for endometriosis and recalled trying to manage her cramps with paracetamol, ibuprofen and heat.

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