phenalgin

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English

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Etymology

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From phenyl, analgetic, and -in.

Noun

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phenalgin (uncountable)

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