ANTIPRURITIC


Meaning of ANTIPRURITIC in English

[ ˌantɪprʊ'rɪtɪk ]

■ adjective used to relieve itching.

■ noun an ~ drug.

Origin

C19: from anti- + pruritic (see pruritus ).

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