ANTIHISTAMINE


Meaning of ANTIHISTAMINE in English

/an'ti his"teuh meen', -min/ , n. Biochem., Pharm.

any of certain compounds or medicines that neutralize or inhibit the effect of histamine in the body, used chiefly in the treatment of allergic disorders and colds.

[ 1930-35; ANTI- + HISTAMINE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .