Paracetamol

Origin

Contraction of the chemical name para-acetyl aminophenol.

Full definition of paracetamol

Noun

paracetamol

(countable and uncountable; plural paracetamols)

(British, pharmaceutical drug, uncountable) An NSAID used to treat mild pain.
(British, pharmaceutical drug, countable) A paracetamol tablet.

Synonyms

acetaminophen US