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Etymology

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Shortening of the chemical name para-acetylaminophenol. By surface analysis, acet- +‎ amino- +‎ -phen.

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  • IPA(key): /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/
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acetaminophen (plural acetaminophens)

  1. (Canada, US) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.
    • 1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music):
      You need to take acetaminophen / Or just a little aspirin / acetylsalicylic for the pain

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