dextromethorphan en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/ (General-American)
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Etymology
From dextro- + methorphan.
Meanings
- (uncountable) 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.
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Relateds
robotrip · robohead · racemethorphan
Synonyms
drank · dex · DXM · orphan tears · DM
Translations (4)
cmn 右美沙芬 (antitussive drug) · cmn 右美 (antitussive drug) · pt dextrometorfano (antitussive drug) · fi dekstrometorfaani (antitussive drug)