amidopyrine
Definition
Noun: A white crystalline substance used as an analgesic (to relieve pain) and antipyretic (to reduce fever).
Usage
This is a technical, medical term. It is used to refer to a specific pharmaceutical compound. * The doctor prescribed amidopyrine for the patient's high fever and headache. * Amidopyrine was once a common ingredient in over-the-counter pain relievers.
Advanced Usage
- Chemical Context: In pharmacology and chemistry, the term is used precisely to identify the compound amidopyrine (C₁₃H₁₇N₃O), also known historically as aminopyrine.
- Historical/Regulatory Context: Its usage is now largely historical or restricted in many countries due to potential serious side effects, such as agranulocytosis (a dangerous drop in white blood cells). It is often discussed in medical literature concerning drug safety.
Variants and Related Words
- Aminopyrine (noun): A synonym for amidopyrine; this name is also commonly used.
- Analgesic (noun): A general term for any drug used to relieve pain.
- Antipyretic (noun): A general term for any drug used to reduce fever.
Synonyms
- Aminopyrine
- (In the broader categories of function): painkiller, febrifuge.
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, specific meaning as a chemical and pharmaceutical agent. It does not have common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, as it is a technical noun.
Noun
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a white crystalline substance used as an analgesic and antipyretic
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