n.
Pronunciation: - ' his-t ə - ˌ m ē n, -m ə n
Function: noun
Date: 1946
: any of various compounds that counteract histamine in the body and that are used for treating allergic reactions (as hay fever) and cold symptoms
– antihistamine adjective
– an · ti · his · ta · min · ic \ - ˌ his-t ə - ' mi-nik \ adjective or noun