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suppressant

/ˈsəprɛsənt/ noun · British & US
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What does suppressant mean?

noun

A substance or agent that suppresses or reduces the severity of a symptom or disease, or a person or thing that suppresses or reduces something.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a suppressant to help manage the patient's symptoms."

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