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dextromethorphan

/ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/

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What does dextromethorphan mean?

noun

  1. An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.
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/ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/

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