antitussive
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an·ti·tus·sive
(ăn′tē-tŭs′ĭv, ăn′tī-)adj.
Capable of relieving or suppressing coughing.
an′ti·tus′sive n.
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antitussive
(ˌæntɪˈtʌsɪv)adj
(Medicine) alleviating or suppressing coughing
n
(Pharmacology) an antitussive drug
[from anti- + Latin tussis a cough]
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an•ti•tus•sive
(ˌæn tiˈtʌs ɪv, ˌæn taɪ-)adj.
1. of or pertaining to a substance used to suppress coughing.
n. 2. an antitussive substance.
[1905–10]
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Noun | 1. | antitussive - any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing codeine - derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain) medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease |
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