phenacetin

/fi'næsitin/

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully measures phenacetin powder in a laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic: "Phenacetin" is a specific chemical substance, a synthetic compound, historically used in medicine to relieve pain (analgesic) and reduce fever (antipyretic).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Phenacetin was a common ingredient in headache powders for decades.
  • Due to safety concerns, the use of phenacetin has been banned in many countries.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Medical Context: The term is primarily used in historical, pharmaceutical, or chemical discussions, as its medical use is now largely obsolete.
  • The study examined the long-term renal effects associated with phenacetin abuse.

Variants and Related Words

• Acetophenetidin: This is a chemical synonym for phenacetin.
  • Acetophenetidin is another name for the drug phenacetin.

Synonyms

• Analgesic: A general term for a pain-relieving drug.
• Antipyretic: A general term for a fever-reducing drug.
• Acetophenetidin: The direct chemical synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• Primary Meaning: The term refers exclusively to this specific chemical compound (C₁₀H₁₃NO₂). It is not used in a general or figurative sense.
• Obsolete Status: While "phenacetin" names the compound itself, its use typically references its historical role in medicine, as it has been withdrawn from consumer markets due to links to kidney damage and cancer.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic

Từ đồng nghĩa

• acetophenetidin
• acetphenetidin