paracetamol

 
Pronunciation: /ˌparəˈsiːtəmɒl, -ˈsɛt-/

noun (plural or paracetamols)

[mass noun] British
  • a synthetic compound used as a drug to relieve and reduce fever, usually taken in tablet form.
    • Alternative name: para-acetylaminophenol; chemical formula: C8H9NO2. Compare with acetaminophen

Origin:

1950s: from par(a-)acet(yl)am(inophen)ol