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febrifugal
UK
/ˌfɛbrɪˈfjuːɡəl/
US
/ˌfɛbrɪˈfjuɡəl/
Translations
febrifugals
pl
UK
/ˌfiːbrɪˈfjuːɡəl/
US
/ˌfiːbrəˈfjuːɡəl/
Used, though rarely, as a countable noun meaning 'fever-reducing agent'.
Synonyms
more febrifugal
Comp.
most febrifugal
Super.
UK
/ˌfɛbrɪˈfjuːɡəl/
US
/ˌfɛbrɪˈfjuɡəl/
The doctor prescribed a febrifugal medication to reduce the fever.
Врач прописал жаропонижающее лекарство для снижения температуры.
Definitions
Quinine once served as a powerful febrifugal in tropical medicine.
The doctor recommended a febrifugal medication to help lower the patient's high temperature.