Dextromethorphan

//ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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

Example

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"There are 30 milligrams of Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in every 10 millilitres of this syrup."

Etymology

From dextro- + methorphan.

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