"dextromethorphan" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/ [General-American]
Etymology: From dextro- + methorphan. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|dextro|methorphan}} dextro- + methorphan Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dextromethorphan (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) 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. Wikipedia link: dextromethorphan Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Synonyms: DXM, DM, dex, drank, orphan tears Hypernyms: methorphan, opioid Related terms: racemethorphan, robohead, robotrip Translations (antitussive drug): 右美沙芬 (yòuměishāfēn) (Chinese Mandarin), dekstrometorfaani (Finnish), dextrometorfano [masculine] (Portuguese)

Alternative forms

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          "roman": "yòuměishāfēn",
          "sense": "antitussive drug",
          "word": "右美沙芬"
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      "sense": "antitussive drug",
      "word": "右美沙芬"
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}

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