dextromethorphan

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Etymology

From dextro- +‎ methorphan.

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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/
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Noun

dextromethorphan (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) 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.
    Synonyms: DXM, DM, dex, drank, orphan tears

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