antipruritic

adjective

an·​ti·​pru·​rit·​ic ˌan-tē-prü-ˈri-tik 

ˌan-tī-

: tending to relieve or prevent itching

antipruritic ointments

antipruritic noun

a topical antipruritic

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

antipruritic

1 of 2 adjective

an·​ti·​pru·​rit·​ic -prü-ˈrit-ik 

: tending to check or relieve itching

antipruritic creams and ointments

antipruritic effects

antipruritic

2 of 2 noun

: an antipruritic agent