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antidiarrheal

adjectivetécnico/ɐ̃tidjɐˈʁɐjku/medium

an·ti·di·ar·réi·co

Definition

That combats or relieves diarrhea, reducing the frequency and fluidity of bowel movements.
In cases of gastroenteritis, it may be necessary to take an antidiarrheal.
Loperamide is a common antidiarrheal active ingredient.
Common collocations
antidiarrheal medicationantidiarrheal effectantidiarrheal treatmentantidiarrheal solution

Etymology

Do prefixo grego 'anti-' (contra) + 'diarreico', de 'diarreia', do grego 'diarrhoia' (fluxo através).

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