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antidiarrheal

adjectivetechnicalcommon/ɐ̃tidjɐˈʁɐjku/an·ti·di·ar·réi·co

Definition

1

That combats or relieves diarrhea, reducing the frequency and fluidity of bowel movements.

Usage examples

“In cases of gastroenteritis, it may be necessary to take an antidiarrheal.”
“Loperamide is a common antidiarrheal active ingredient.”

Common combinations

antidiarrheal medicationantidiarrheal effectantidiarrheal treatmentantidiarrheal solution