Meaning Of The Word Antihistamine

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antihistamine
countable noun: An antihistamine is a drug that is used to treat allergies.

antihistamine in American English
any of several synthetic drugs used to minimize or prevent the action of histamine, as in an allergic condition
noun: any of certain compounds or medicines that neutralize or inhibit the effect of histamine in the body, used chiefly in the treatment of allergic disorders and colds

antihistamine in British English
noun: any drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine, used esp in the treatment of allergies

antihistamine in the Pharmaceutical Industry
noun: An antihistamine is any drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine, or inhibits its production in the body. Antihistamines are used in the treatment of allergies.

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