meclizine

American

[mek-luh-zeen] / ˈmɛk ləˌzin /

noun

Pharmacology.

a compound, C 2 5 H 2 7 ClN 2 , used for preventing nausea of motion sickness, pregnancy, etc.

Etymology

Origin of meclizine

First recorded in 1950–55; me(thylbenzene) + c(h)l(or)- ² + -i- + (pipera)zine

Example Sentences

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That doctor prescribed meclizine, an anti-nausea drug, which, although it didn’t stop the vertigo, did make me feel a little better, since I’ve always been prone to motion sickness.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2023

My doctor prescribed a seven-day “bubble pack” of a steroid, an antihistamine and meclizine for dizziness.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2016

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