anti-pruritic
adjective medical specialized (also antipruritic) uk/ˌæn.ti.prʊəˈrɪt.ɪk/ us/ˌæn.taɪ.prʊˈrɪt̬.ɪk/
止痒的
An antipruritic drug or substance is one that is used to reduce itching (= an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails).
Apply an antipruritic cream to reduce itching. 涂抹止痒霜以减轻瘙痒。
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- Crotamiton is an antipruritic agent available as a cream or lotion.
- Orally administered antipruritic agents provided relief in only 17% patients.
anti-pruritic
noun [ C ] medical specialized (also antipruritic) uk/ˌæn.ti.prʊəˈrɪt.ɪk/ us/ˌæn.taɪ.prʊˈrɪt̬.ɪk/
止痒剂
a drug or substance that is used to reduce itching (= an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails)
A common use of mint is as an antipruritic, especially in insect bite treatments. 薄荷的一个常见用途是用作止痒剂，特别是在昆虫叮咬治疗中。
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- The cream is an antipruritic used to relieve itching in skin conditions.
- To relieve the itching, your doctor may prescribe calamine lotion or another topical antipruritic.
- Topical antipruritics in the form of creams and sprays are often available over-the-counter.