"dextromethorphan" meaning in English

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Noun

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 (some say merely an opioid-like substance) that is used as an antitussive drug (a cough suppressant) that is found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations; and as an NMDA blocker used to treat PBA (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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