diphenhydramine

diphenhydramine definition - medical

di·phen·hy·dra·mine (dīˌfĕn-hīˈdrə-mēnˌ, -mĭn)

noun
An antihistamine usually used to treat respiratory symptoms and allergic conditions, such as hay fever, hives, and allergic rhinitis.

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