febrifuge

/ˌfɛbrəˈfjudʒ/
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Other forms: febrifuges

Definitions of febrifuge
  1. noun
    any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever
    synonyms: antipyretic
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    type of:
    medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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