antihistamine
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tɪˈhɪs noun Physiology, Pharmacology.
any of certain compounds or medicines that neutralize or inhibit the effect of histamine in the body, used chiefly in the treatment of allergic disorders and colds.
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antihistamine (ˌæntɪˈhɪstəˌmiːn, -mɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| any drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine, used esp in the treatment of allergies | |
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Word Origin & History
antihistamine
1933, from anti- + histamine, from histidine (from Gk. histion "web," dim. of histos "a loom, web," from histanai "to set up") + amine.
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Medical Dictionary
antihistamine an·ti·his·ta·mine (ān'tē-hĭs'tə-mēn', -mĭn)
n.
Any of several drugs used to counteract the physiological effects of histamine.
an'ti·his'ta·mine' adj.
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Science Dictionary
| antihistamine (ān'tē-hĭs'tə-mēn') Pronunciation Key
Any of various drugs that relieve cold or allergy symptoms by blocking the action of histamine. |
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Example sentences
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used to treat symptoms of allergies and motion sickness.
If necessary, take an antihistamine, or apply creams that reduce itching.
Other drugs combine two varieties of the same ingredient, such as the allergy-reliever antihistamine.
Both experts recommended trying an over-the-counter antihistamine.
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