antitussive

(an′tī tusiv; -tē-, -ti-)

adjective

reducing the severity of coughing

noun

an antitussive preparation

See antitussive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Capable of relieving or suppressing coughing.

Origin:

Origin: anti-

Origin: + Latin tussis, cough; see tussis

Origin: + -ive

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Related Forms:

  • anˌti·tusˈsive noun

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