Meaning of diphenhydramine | Babel Free
ˌdʌɪ.fɛnˈhʌɪ.dɹəm.iːnDefinitions
An antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H₁ receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. It also reduces smooth muscle contraction, increases heart rate, and sedates the user by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).
Equivalents
Čeština
difenhydramin
Examples
“Diphenhydramine is a convenient and cheap antihistamine for use⟳, but there are other drugs that do not make⟳ the user tired.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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