Cyproheptadine

//ˌsaɪ.pɹəˈhɛp.tə.diːn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A particular antihistaminic, anticholinergic and antiserotonergic agent. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions wordnet

Synonyms

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periactin

Etymology

From [Term?] + -tadine (“tricyclic compound”).

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