antipruritic

adjective

an·​ti·​pru·​rit·​ic ˌan-tē-prü-ˈri-tik How to pronounce antipruritic (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: tending to relieve or prevent itching
antipruritic ointments
antipruritic noun
a topical antipruritic

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antipruritic was in 1842

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Cite this Entry

“Antipruritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antipruritic. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

antipruritic

1 of 2 adjective
an·​ti·​pru·​rit·​ic -prü-ˈrit-ik How to pronounce antipruritic (audio)
: tending to check or relieve itching
antipruritic creams and ointments
antipruritic effects

antipruritic

2 of 2 noun
: an antipruritic agent
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