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suppressant

American

[suh-pres-uhnt] / səˈprɛs ənt /

noun

a substance that suppresses an undesirable action or condition.

an appetite suppressant.

suppressant British

/ səˈprɛsənt /

adjective

tending to suppress or restrain an action or condition

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noun

a suppressant drug or agent

a cough suppressant

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Etymology

Origin of suppressant

1940–45; suppress ( def. ) + -ant

Example Sentences

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Surprisingly, the IL-10 molecule was traditionally viewed as an immune suppressant.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2024

Researchers from the Food and Drug Administration authored an article in the journal Pediatrics that warns parents against giving young children cough suppressant medications.

From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2022

As a result, I’ve been taking daily doses of strong immune suppressant meds to stay alive.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2022

Those athletes who are transitioning take hormone suppressant medication to reduce their testosterone levels.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2022

CCK also travels to the brain, where it can act as a hunger suppressant.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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