Acetaminophen

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˌsitəˈmɪn oÊŠ fɪn/

Origin

Contraction of the chemical name N-acétyl-para-aminophénol.

Full definition of acetaminophen

Noun

1. (US) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.

Synonyms

• paracetamol