Definition of Antitussive

1. Noun. Any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing.

Specialized synonyms: Codeine
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine

Definition of Antitussive

1. Noun. (pharmacology) A cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing. ¹

2. Adjective. (pharmacology) Having cough suppressant abilities. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Antitussive

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Medical Definition of Antitussive

1. An agent that relieves or prevents cough. (13 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antitussive

antitryptic
antitryptic index
antitubercular
antitubercular agents
antituberculosis
antituberculous
antitumor
antitumoral
antitumorigenic
antitumors
antitumour
antitumour enzyme
antitumour protein
antitumoural
antitumourigenesis
antitussive (current term)
antitussive agents
antitussives
antitypal
antitype
antitypes
antityphoid
antitypic
antitypical
antitypically
antitypous
antitypy
antiulcer
antiunification
antiunion

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