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Acetaminophen - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Acetaminophen : (noun)
1: an analgesic for mild pain; also used as an antipyretic;
(Datril and Tylenol and Panadol and Phenaphen and Tempra
and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen
tablets) [syn: Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen,
Tempra, Anacin III]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Acetaminophen : Acetaminophen : A pain reliever and fever reducer. Brand name: Tylenol. The exact mechanism of action of acetaminophen is not known. Acetaminophen relieves pain by elevating the pain
threshold (that is, by requiring a greater amount of pain to develop before it is felt by a person). Acetaminophen reduces fever through its action on the heat-regulating center (the "thermostat") of
the brain. Generic is available.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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