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antihistamine

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(an′tī his′tə mēn′; an′tē-, -ti-; -min′)

noun

any of several synthetic drugs used to minimize or prevent the action of histamine, as in an allergic condition

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antihistaminic adjective

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noun

A drug used to counteract the physiological effects of histamine production in allergic reactions and colds.

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anˌti·hisˌta·minˈic (-mĭnˈĭk) adjective

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