antihistamine

English

/ˌæn.tiˈhɪs.tə.miːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) A drug or substance that counteracts the effects of a histamine. Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.

Etymology

Prefix from English histamine.

Origin

English

histamine

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