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phenylpropanolamine

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An adrenergic drug used to relieve allergic reactions, to treat respiratory infections and to suppress the appetite.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • drugs containing phenylpropanolamine are being recalled

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: adrenergic, adrenergic drug

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