Antitussive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antitussive is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) Having cough suppressant abilities.
Example Sentences
Coordinate term: protussive
Word Forms
- antitussives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonnarcotic, antipertussive, antibechic, suppressant, meprotixol, taziprinone.
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