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Hydroxyzine

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hy⋅drox⋅y⋅zine

[hahy-drok-suh-zeen]
–noun Pharmacology.
an antihistaminic compound, C21H27ClN2O2, used in the treatment of allergy, nausea, and anxiety.

Origin:
1955–60; hydroxy- + (pipera)zine
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Main Entry: hy·droxy·zine
Pronunciation: hI-'dräk-s&-"zEn
Function: noun
: a compoundC21H27ClN2O2 that is administered usually in the form of its hydrochloride or pamoate and is used as an antihistamine and tranquilizer —see VISTARIL
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hydroxyzine hy·drox·y·zine (hī-drŏk'sĭ-zēn')
n.
A mild sedative and minor tranquilizer used in the treatment of psychological neuroses.

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