antipruritic
[ an-tee-proo-rit-ik, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti prʊˈrɪt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /
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adjective
relieving or preventing itching.
noun
an antipruritic agent.
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Medical definitions for antipruritic
antipruritic
[ ăn′tē-pru-rĭt′ĭk, ăn′tī- ]
adj.
Preventing or relieving itching.
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an′ti•pru•rit′ic n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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