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Meaning of dextromethorphan | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi dekstrometorfaani
Português dextrometorfano

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

dextromoramide dextronic acid dextrophobia dextroposition dextropropoxyphene dextrorotation

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