histamine blocker

histamine blocker
any of various substances that act at a specific receptor site to block certain actions of histamine.

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  • medicinal drug — noun (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease • Syn: ↑medicine, ↑medication, ↑medicament • Derivationally related forms: ↑medicate (for: ↑medication), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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