Meaning & use
antipruritic
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Relieving or preventing itching.
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The dermatologist recommended an antipruritic cream to calm the rash.
Oatmeal baths are known for their mild antipruritic effects on irritated skin.
A note on using this word
Used mainly in medical and pharmaceutical contexts to describe treatments for itching.
Words with a similar meaning
anti-itch
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