cyproheptadine

cy·pro·hep·ta·dine

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-proh-hep-tuh-deen]
- /ˌsaɪ proʊˈhɛp təˌdin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-proh-hep-tuh-deen]
- /ˌsaɪ proʊˈhɛp təˌdin/

Definitions of cyproheptadine word

noun cyproheptadine a type of antihistamine drug used in the treatment of allergies 3
noun cyproheptadine a phenothiazine analogue, C 21 H 21 N, with antihistaminic action, used in the symptomatic treatment of hay fever and itching. 1
noun cyproheptadine An antihistaminic, anticholinergic and antiserotonergic agent. 1

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Origin of cyproheptadine

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; cy(clo-) + pro(pyl) + hepta- + (piperi)dine

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Parts of speech for Cyproheptadine

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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cyproheptadine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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