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English
Etymology
From anti- + tussive.
Noun
antitussive (plural antitussives)
- (pharmacology) A cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing.
- Coordinate term: protussive
Translations
a cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing
Adjective
antitussive (comparative more antitussive, superlative most antitussive)
- (pharmacology) Having cough suppressant abilities.
- Coordinate term: protussive
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