antipruritic

American  

[an-tee-proo-rit-ik, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti prʊˈrɪt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. relieving or preventing itching.

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noun

1. an antipruritic agent.

Etymology

Origin of antipruritic

First recorded in 1875–80; anti- + pruritic ( def. )

Example Sentences

With systemic remedies directed toward a removal or modification of the etiological factors, and, for the temporary relief of the itching, suitable antipruritic applications.

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman

Locally, antipruritic and stimulating applications, such as are used in the treatment of eczema, are to be employed, alkaline baths and tarry applications deserving special mention.

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman