Definitions of antihistamine [ˌæn tiˈhɪs təˌmin, -mɪn, ˌæn taɪ-]

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Definition of 'antihistamine'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) antihistamine
any of various synthetic compounds capable of blocking the action of histamines, used esp. for treating allergies and gastric ulcers.

Etymology: (1930–35)

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1. (noun) antihistamine
a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site

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