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单词 antihistamine
释义

antihistamine

noun

an·​ti·​his·​ta·​mine ˌan-tē-ˈhi-stə-ˌmēn How to pronounce antihistamine (audio)
-mən,
ˌan-tī-
: any of various compounds that counteract histamine in the body and that are used for treating allergic reactions (such as hay fever) and cold symptoms
antihistamine adjective
antihistaminic
ˌan-tē-ˌhi-stə-ˈmi-nik How to pronounce antihistamine (audio)
ˌan-tī-
adjective or noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Doctors encourage patients with asthma to stay away from pollen, ragweed and other common allergens during certain times of the year, and may suggest patients who are extremely sensitive to regularly take a low-dose antihistamine. Talis Shelbourne, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2022 The remaining participants served as a control group and were offered doses of a placebo—diphenhydramine, an antihistamine sold under the brand name Benadryl. Daniela Hernandez, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 At the end of the trial, half of those who received psilocybin had quit drinking altogether, compared to about one-quarter of those who were given the antihistamine. Harry Smith, NBC News, 24 Aug. 2022 Use an over-the-counter antihistamine cream or an anti-itch cream. Cierra Britten, The Enquirer, 28 June 2022 For solar urticaria or PMLE, consider taking an over-the-counter antihistamine to relieve itchiness, advises Dr. Hale. ​jessica Migala, SELF, 9 May 2022 There are over-the-counter antihistamine medications people with allergies can seek out, Corbett said, such as cetirizine, fexofenadine or nasal sprays. Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 14 Apr. 2022 The patient was already taking an antihistamine, and that was a good start. New York Times, 9 May 2022 And because her symptoms were worse at night, Kahwash recommended the use of yet another antihistamine, diphenhydramine, at bedtime. New York Times, 9 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

antihistamine 1 of 2

adjective

an·​ti·​his·​ta·​mine ˌant-i-ˈhis-tə-ˌmēn, ˌan-ˌtī-, -mən How to pronounce antihistamine (audio)
: tending to block or counteract the physiological action of histamine
human blood lacks antihistamine activity

antihistamine

2 of 2

noun

: any of various compounds that oppose the actions of histamine and are used especially for treating allergic reactions (as hay fever), cold symptoms, and motion sickness
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