cetirizine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sɛˈtɪɹ.ɪˌzin/ (General-American)
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Etymology
From (a)cet(ic acid)[Term?] + -izine (“diphenylmethylpiperazine derivative”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A major metabolite of hydroxyzine, an antihistamine used in the treatment of allergies, hay fever, angioedema, and urticaria.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cetiricin | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (3)
fr cétirizine (metabolite of hydroxyzine) · es cetirizina (metabolite of hydroxyzine) · cs cetirizin (metabolite of hydroxyzine)