ALL meanings of antihistamine
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A a - countable noun antihistamine An antihistamine is a drug that is used to treat allergies. 3
- noun antihistamine any drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine, used esp in the treatment of allergies 3
- noun antihistamine any of several synthetic drugs used to minimize or prevent the action of histamine, as in an allergic condition 3
- noun antihistamine 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. 3
- noun antihistamine anti-allergy drug 1
- noun antihistamine 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. 1
- noun antihistamine A drug or other compound that inhibits the physiological effects of histamine, used especially in the treatment of allergies. 1
- noun antihistamine (pharmacology) A drug or substance that counteracts the effects of a histamine. Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies. 0