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Antipyresis

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an·ti·py·ret·ic  (nt-p-rtk, nt-)
adj.
Reducing or tending to reduce fever.
n.
A medication that reduces fever.
anti·py·resis (-rss) n.
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Noun1.Antipyresis - medication with antipyretics to treat a feverantipyresis - medication with antipyretics to treat a fever
medication - the act of treating with medicines or remedies
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