Antipruritic

/ˌæntɪprʊˈrɪtɪk/ adjective

Something that relieves or reduces itching and scratching sensations on the skin.

From anti- (against) + pruritic (from Latin prurire, to itch). Medical terminology combined Latin roots to describe substances that counteract the sensation of itching.

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