English Explanatory Dictionary

hydroxyzine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A first-generation antihistamine of the piperazine class, used as an antihistamine, antiemetic, anxiolytic, and weak analgesic.

Pronunciation

/haɪˈdɹɑk.səˌziːn/

Word forms

hydroxyzine hydroxyzines

Etymology

Blend of hydroxy- + piperazine.

Derived words

decloxizine etodroxizine
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