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an agent that relieves or prevents cough.
Preventing or relieving cough.
<pharmacology> An agent that relieves or prevents cough. ... (13 Jan 1998) ... 
(an″te-) (an″ti-tus´iv) relieving or preventing cough. an agent that so acts.
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′tē-tŭs′iv Definitions: 1. Relieving cough. 2. A cough remedy (codeine). Synonyms: antibechic
[n] - any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing
noun any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing
Any substance administered to suppress a cough. Coughing, however, is an important reflex in clearing secretions from the airways; its suppression is usually unnecessary and possibly harmful, unless damage is being done to tissue during excessive coughing spasms
Helps reduce or relieve cough.