phenalgin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ammoniated compound of phenyl and acetamide, used as an analgesic and antipyretic, and resembling phenacetin in its therapeutic action.

Word forms

phenalgin

Etymology

From phenyl, analgetic, and -in.

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