Decongestant: meaning, definitions and examples
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decongestant
[ หdiห.kษnหdสษs.tษnt ]
medical treatment
A decongestant is a type of medication used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the nasal passages, which reduces swelling and inflammation, making it easier to breathe. Decongestants can be found in various forms including tablets, nasal sprays, and liquids. Common active ingredients include pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine. They are often used during colds, allergies, or sinus infections.
Synonyms
congestion reliever, decongestive, nasal decongestant
Examples of usage
- She took a decongestant to clear her nasal passages.
- The doctor recommended a decongestant for her sinus infection.
- Over-the-counter decongestants can provide quick relief from nasal congestion.
- He sprayed a decongestant in his nose before bedtime.
Translations
Translations of the word "decongestant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น descongestionante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคเคเคเฅเคธเฅเคเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Abschwellmittel
๐ฎ๐ฉ dekongestan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะบะพะฝะณะตััะฐะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ lek odtykajฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅป็ฐ่ฌ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉcongestionnant
๐ช๐ธ decongestionante
๐น๐ท dekonjestan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถฉํ์ํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฒูู ุงุญุชูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ dekongestant
๐ธ๐ฐ dekongestant
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ ่กๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ dekongestiv
๐ฎ๐ธ afรพensandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะบะพะฝะณะตััะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแกแขแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dekonjestan
๐ฒ๐ฝ decongestionante
Etymology
The term 'decongestant' originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the prefix 'de-' meaning removal or reduction and the root 'congest' which comes from the Latin 'congestus,' meaning to bring together or accumulate. The addition of the suffix '-ant' is indicative of a substance that performs an action. Originally, the concept of decongestion referred to the alleviation of oppressive collections or blockages in the body, such as mucus in the respiratory system. The rise of the medical field and pharmacology saw the term being formally used to describe a class of drugs aimed at providing relief from symptoms associated with nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, or sinusitis. Decongestants became widely popular in the mid-20th century as the understanding of respiratory ailments improved and more over-the-counter medications were developed.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,696, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 35693 botch
- 35694 accustoming
- 35695 hearkening
- 35696 decongestant
- 35697 verbalizing
- 35698 spiralled
- 35699 lisped
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