acetaminophen
noun
acet·amin·o·phen
ə-ˌsē-tə-ˈmi-nə-fən 
ˌa-sə-tə-
: a crystalline compound C8H9NO2 that is a hydroxy derivative of acetanilide and is used in chemical synthesis and in medicine to relieve pain and fever
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One study from 2023 showed that frequent users of acetaminophen may be at higher risk of persistent tinnitus.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Spondylolisthesis symptoms can improve with rest, over-the-counter pain medications, such as NSAIDs or acetaminophen, corticosteroids, a prescription anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy and wearing a back brace to stabilize your spine, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Among the drugs found in the home, according to MSP: Over 500 grams of methamphetamine; 10 grams of heroin; 6 grams of cocaine; and 371 grams of various pills, including oxycodone, gabapentin, and acetaminophen.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
One study from 2023 showed that frequent users of acetaminophen may be at higher risk of persistent tinnitus.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Spondylolisthesis symptoms can improve with rest, over-the-counter pain medications, such as NSAIDs or acetaminophen, corticosteroids, a prescription anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy and wearing a back brace to stabilize your spine, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Among the drugs found in the home, according to MSP: Over 500 grams of methamphetamine; 10 grams of heroin; 6 grams of cocaine; and 371 grams of various pills, including oxycodone, gabapentin, and acetaminophen.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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acetaminophen
noun
acet·amin·o·phen
ə-ˌsēt-ə-ˈmin-ə-fən
: a crystalline compound used in medicine to relieve pain and fever
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acetaminophen
noun
acet·amin·o·phen
ə-ˌsēt-ə-ˈmin-ə-fən
ˌas-ət-
ˌas-ət-
: a crystalline compound C8H9NO2 that is a hydroxy derivative of acetanilide and is used in chemical synthesis and in medicine instead of aspirin to relieve pain and fever
called also paracetamol
see liquiprin, panadol, tylenolLove words? Need even more definitions?
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