antihistamine: Meaning and Definition of

an•ti•his•ta•mine

Pronunciation: (an"ti-his'tu-mēn", -min), [key]
— n. Biochem., Pharm.
  1. any of certain compounds or medicines that neutralize or inhibit the effect of histamine in the body, used chiefly in the treatment of allergic disorders and colds.
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