Dextromethorphan
//ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect. uncountable
Antonyms
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More examples"There are 30 milligrams of Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in every 10 millilitres of this syrup."
Etymology
From dextro- + methorphan.
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