acetaminophen

== English == === Etymology === Shortening of the chemical name para-acetylaminophenol. By surface analysis, acet- +‎ amino- +‎ -phen. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/ === Noun === acetaminophen (plural acetaminophens) (Canada, US) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever. ==== Synonyms ==== paracetamol (UK) para-acetylaminophenol tylenol ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====