antihistamine
an·ti·his·ta·mine
noun \-ˈhis-tə-ˌmēn, -mən\Definition of ANTIHISTAMINE
: any of various compounds that counteract histamine in the body and that are used for treating allergic reactions (as hay fever) and cold symptoms
— antihistamine adjective
— an·ti·his·ta·min·ic \-ˌhis-tə-ˈmi-nik\ adjective or noun
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1933
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