dextromethorphan
English
editEtymology
editFrom dextro- + methorphan.
Pronunciation
edit- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/
Noun
editdextromethorphan (uncountable)
- (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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editRelated terms
editTranslations
editantitussive drug
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See also
editReferences
edit- “dextromethorphan”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.