Antihistamine Definition
ăntē-hĭstə-mēn, -mĭn, ăntī-
antihistamines
noun
A drug used to counteract the physiological effects of histamine production in allergic reactions and colds.
American Heritage
Any of several synthetic drugs used to minimize or prevent the action of histamine, as in an allergic condition.
Webster's New World
Any of various drugs used to counteract the physiological effects of histamine production in allergic reactions and colds.
American Heritage Medicine
Other Word Forms of Antihistamine
Noun
Singular:
antihistamine
Plural:
antihistaminesOrigin of Antihistamine
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anti- + histamine
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