Antitussive

/ˌæntiˈtʌsɪv/ adjective

Effective at reducing or stopping coughs; any substance that suppresses the cough reflex.

From anti- (against) + tussive (relating to cough, from Latin tussis, cough + -ive, tending to). This medical term emerged when cough suppressants were developed.

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