antihistamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug or substance that counteracts the effects of a histamine. Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.

Pronunciation

/ˌæn.tiˈhɪs.tə.miːn/ /ˌæn.taɪˈhɪs.tə.miːn/ En-us-antihistamine.ogg

Word forms

antihistamine antihistamines

Etymology

From anti- + histamine.

Related words

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