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aminopyrine

aminopyrine

9.9
A medicine once used to reduce fever and relieve pain
  • noun
  • /ˌæməˈnəʊpaɪrin/
  • Archaic
translation icon : aminopirina
  • The doctor prescribed aminopyrine for her severe headache.

Examples

  • Many patients reported relief after taking aminopyrine.

  • Researchers studied the effects of aminopyrine on reducing fever in clinical trials.

  • Due to potential side effects, aminopyrine has largely been replaced by safer alternatives.

  • The doctor once prescribed aminopyrine for severe headaches, although it is rarely used today.

  • Researchers studied the effects of aminopyrine on reducing fever in clinical trials.

  • Due to potential side effects, aminopyrine has largely been replaced by safer alternatives.

  • The doctor once prescribed aminopyrine for severe headaches, although it is rarely used today.

Synonyms

amidopyrine
vsaminopyrine
  • Archaic
9.9

A white solid once used as a medicine to relieve pain and reduce fever

is the same substance but named differently
acetphenetidin
vsaminopyrine
  • Archaic
9.9

A white medicine once used to reduce pain and lower fever

is the medical term phrased more technically rather than spelled out
acetophenetidin
vsaminopyrine
  • Archaic
9.9

A white medicine once used to reduce pain and fever

uses technical labels instead of plain explanatory words

Surface Forms

aminopyrine singular
aminopyrines plural

Morphology

aminopyrine = pyrine (opaque) = amino + pyrine

The term is a specialized chemical name built from technical combining forms; an average B1 learner cannot infer the medical meaning from 'amino' + 'pyrine'.

Etymology

Aminopyrine combines amino, as in amino acid, with pyrine, a chemical name ending found in some older medicines. So the name simply says it is a chemical drug that was used to reduce fever and ease pain.