acetaminophen
nounHow many syllables in acetaminophen?
There are 6 syllables in the word acetaminophen.How to pronounce acetaminophen:
Definition of acetaminophen:
- acetaminophen (noun):
- a crystalline compound c8h9no2 that is a hydroxy derivative of acetanilide and is used in chemical synthesis and in medicine to relieve pain and fever
- an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets).
Synonyms for acetaminophen:
anacin iii
analgesic
anodyne
datril
pain pill
painkiller
panadol
phenaphen
tempra
tylenol
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