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antitussive

/ˌæn.tiˈtʌs.ɪv/

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noun

/ˌæn.tiˈtʌs.ɪv/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое лекарственное средство или вещество, используемое для подавления или облегчения кашля.

A noun referring to any medication or substance used to suppress or relieve coughing.

  1. Cough suppressantC1formalmedical

    A medication or substance used to prevent or relieve coughing.

    ruПротивокашлевое средство

    • The doctor prescribed an antitussive to stop the dry cough.
    • Many over-the-counter antitussives contain dextromethorphan.
    • Antitussives are not recommended for productive coughs.

    Antonymsexpectorant

Forms
  • antitussives plural form
  • antitussives' possessive plural form
  • antitussive's possessive singular form