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Meaning of diphenhydramine in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdaɪfɛnˈhaɪdrəmin/

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  1. Noun

    diphenhydramine

    Etymology

    1940s: from diphen-(denoting the presence of two phenyl groups) + hydr-+ amine

    Definitions

    1. antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness

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