antihistamine

[ an-ti-his-tuh-meen, -min ]

nounPhysiology, Pharmacology.
  1. 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.

Origin of antihistamine

1
First recorded in 1930–35; anti- + histamine

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British Dictionary definitions for antihistamine

antihistamine

/ (ˌæntɪˈhɪstəˌmiːn, -mɪn) /


noun
  1. any drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine, used esp in the treatment of allergies

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Scientific definitions for antihistamine

antihistamine

[ ăn′tē-hĭstə-mēn′ ]


  1. Any of various drugs that relieve cold or allergy symptoms by blocking the action of histamine.

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