decongestant
[ dee-kuh n-jes-tuh nt ]
/ ˌdi kənˈdʒɛs tənt /
adjective
of or relating to a substance that relieves mucus congestion of the upper respiratory tract.
noun
any such substance.
Nearby words
decompression sickness, deconcentrate, decondition, deconflict, decongest, decongestant, decongestive, deconsecrate, deconstruct, deconstructed, deconstruction
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British Dictionary definitions for decongestant
decongestant
/ (ˌdiːkənˈdʒɛstənt) /
adjective
relieving congestion, esp nasal congestion
noun
a decongestant drug
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Medicine definitions for decongestant
decongestant
[ dē′kən-jĕs′tənt ]
n.
A medication or treatment that breaks up congestion, as that of the sinuses, by reducing swelling.
adj.
Capable of relieving congestion.
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Science definitions for decongestant
decongestant
[ dē′kən-jĕs′tənt ]
A medication that reduces congestion of the nose or sinuses, usually by causing vasoconstriction.
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