What is the medical term meaning agent that reduces fever?

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2026-03-26 21:30

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Antipyretic is the medical term for medications to reduce fever.

pyr- is from Greek meaning fire.

Another medical term referring to things that reduce fever is febricide.

febr- is from Latin for fire or heat; cide is to eliminate, reduce or extinguish (as in pesticide, herbicide, germicide, etc.)

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