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antipruritic
(anti|prur¦it¦ic)
Pronunciation:
/ˌantɪprʊˈrɪtɪk/
adjective
(chiefly of a drug) used to relieve itching.
noun
an antipruritic drug.
Origin:
late 19th century
: from
anti-
+
pruritic
(see
pruritus
)
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