antitussive

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English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ tussive.

Noun

antitussive (plural antitussives)

  1. (pharmacology) A cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing.
    Coordinate term: protussive

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Adjective

antitussive (comparative more antitussive, superlative most antitussive)

  1. (pharmacology) Having cough suppressant abilities.
    Coordinate term: protussive

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