hydroxyzine


hy·droxy·zine

noun \hī-ˈdräk-sə-ˌzēn\

Definition of HYDROXYZINE

: a compound C21H27ClN2O2 used as an antihistamine and tranquilizer

Origin of HYDROXYZINE

hydroxy- + piperazine
First Known Use: 1956

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