paracetamol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpæ.ɹəˈsɛt.əm.ɒl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌpɛɹ.əˈsiː.təˌmɔl/ (General-American)
- /pæ.ɹəˈsiː.təm.ɒl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
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Etymology
A contraction of para-acetylaminophenol.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A synthetic compound used as a drug to relieve and reduce fever, usually taken in tablet form.
So you know, we have a good case with an increasing body of evidence, supported by a trifecta of research from human epidemiology, animal and in vitro studies, which suggests that prenatal acetaminophen or paracetamol might alter fetal development, increasing the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.
2025 September 22, Lauren Gardner, “Co-author of study linking Tylenol to autism says pain reliever still an option”, in POLITICO:
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| paracetamols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |