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hydrochloride

/ˌhaɪdrəˈklɔːraɪd/ /ˌhaɪdroʊˈklɔːraɪd/

Meanings
noun
A compound of hydrochloric acid with an organic base such as an amine

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed diphenhydramine hydrochloride to treat my son's allergy symptoms; it's a common antihistamine. "
medicine chemistry compound substance

Related Words

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compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

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organic noun

/ɔːˈɡænɪk/ /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/

An organic compound.

"The chemist studied the properties of the organic compound. "

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common noun

/ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɑmən/

Mutual good, shared by more than one.

"The common good of the school is ensured by a strong parent-teacher association. "

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symptoms noun

/ˈsɪmptəmz/

A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.

""Her symptoms, including a sore throat and runny nose, suggested she might have a cold." "

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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acid noun

/ˈæs.ɪd/

A sour substance.

"The lemon juice has a strong acid taste. "

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allergy noun

[ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi]

A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.

"My sister has a severe allergy to peanuts, so we always check food labels carefully at restaurants. "

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treat noun

/tɹiːt/

An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.

"Here are some healthy Halloween treats for ghouls and witches of all ages."

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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diphenhydramine noun

/ˌdaɪfənˈhaɪdrəmiːn/ /ˌdɪfənˈhaɪdrəmiːn/

An antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H1 receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. Diphenhydramine also reduces smooth muscle contraction, increases heart rate, and sedates the user by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).

"Example Sentence: "I took diphenhydramine last night to help with my allergies, but I felt very drowsy this morning." "

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amine noun

/əˈ.miːn/

A functional group formally derived from ammonia by replacing one, two or three hydrogen atoms with hydrocarbon or other radicals.

"The rotten fish smell is often due to the presence of amines formed by bacterial decomposition. "

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antihistamine noun

/ˌæn.taɪˈhɪs.tə.miːn/

A drug or substance that counteracts the effects of a histamine. Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.

"My sister took an antihistamine to relieve her itchy eyes and runny nose from the pollen in the air. "