Acetaminol

/ˌæsɪtəˈmɪnɔl/ noun

Definition

An alternative or archaic name for acetaminophen, a common pain reliever and fever reducer found in many medications.

Etymology

From acetamide + aminophenol. This is an older naming variant; the term 'acetaminophen' became standardized in the United States.

Kelly Says

Acetaminol is what paracetamol is called in some regions—different countries have different names for the same drug, which confuses patients but shows how chemical compounds can have multiple legitimate identities.

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