Associations to the word «Antitussive»

Wiktionary

ANTITUSSIVE, noun. (pharmacology) A cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing.
ANTITUSSIVE, adjective. (pharmacology) Having cough suppressant abilities.

Dictionary definition

ANTITUSSIVE, noun. Any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing.

Wise words

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