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antihistamine
[ an-ti-his-tuh-meen, -min ]
/ ˌæn tɪˈhɪs təˌmin, -mɪn /
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noun Physiology, Pharmacology.
any of certain compounds or medicines that neutralize or inhibit the effect of histamine in the body, used chiefly in the treatment of allergic disorders and colds.
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British Dictionary definitions for antihistamine
antihistamine
/ (ˌæntɪˈhɪstəˌmiːn, -mɪn) /
noun
any drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine, used esp in the treatment of allergies
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Scientific definitions for antihistamine
antihistamine
[ ăn′tē-hĭs′tə-mēn′ ]
Any of various drugs that relieve cold or allergy symptoms by blocking the action of histamine.
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