antipruritic
adjective
an·ti·pru·rit·ic
ˌan-tē-prü-ˈri-tik 
ˌan-tī-
: tending to relieve or prevent itching
antipruritic ointments
antipruritic
noun
a topical antipruritic
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“Antipruritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antipruritic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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antipruritic
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·pru·rit·ic
-prü-ˈrit-ik
: tending to check or relieve itching
antipruritic creams and ointments
antipruritic effects
antipruritic
2 of 2 noun
: an antipruritic agent
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