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soothing syrup

/ˈsuːðɪŋ ˈsɪrəp/

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/ˈsuːðɪŋ ˈsɪrəp/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин для лекарственного сиропа, содержащего седативные средства или опиаты, который часто давали младенцам для успокоения или вызывания сна. В современной медицинской практике эта фраза считается устаревшей и потенциально опасной.

A historical term for a medicinal syrup containing sedatives or opiates, often given to infants to calm them or induce sleep. The phrase is now considered outdated and potentially dangerous in modern medical practice.

  1. Calming medicinal liquidB2formal

    A liquid medicine, often sweetened, designed to relieve minor discomfort, pain, or anxiety, especially in children.

    ruУспокаивающий сироп

    • The doctor prescribed a soothing syrup for the baby's teething pain.
    • She took a spoonful of soothing syrup to calm her cough.
    • Traditional soothing syrups often contain herbal extracts like chamomile.