antihistaminic
[ an-tee-his-tuh-min-ik, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˌhɪs təˈmɪn ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /
adjective
of or relating to an antihistamine or its effect.
noun
an antihistaminic agent, as a drug.
Origin of antihistaminic
First recorded in 1945–50;
antihistamine +
-ic
Words nearby antihistaminic
antiheroic,
antiheroine,
antihidrotic,
antihistamine,
antihistamines,
antihistaminic,
antihormone,
antihuman,
antihuman globulin,
antihydrogen,
antihypertensive
Medical definitions for antihistaminic
antihistaminic
[ ăn′tē-hĭs′tə-mĭn′ĭk ]
adj.
Tending to neutralize or antagonize the action of histamine or inhibit its production in the body.
n.
An antihistaminic drug.