Decongestive: meaning, definitions and examples

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decongestive

 

[ ˌdiːkənˈdʒɛstɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical treatment

Decongestive refers to a treatment or medication that relieves congestion, typically by promoting the drainage of fluids. These treatments are often used in the context of respiratory conditions or nasal congestion to enhance airflow and reduce swelling.

Synonyms

draining, relieving, unclogging

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed a decongestive to help with my sinus pressure.
  • Decongestive sprays can provide quick relief from nasal blockage.
  • She took a decongestive medication before her flight to avoid discomfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "decongestive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descongestionante

🇮🇳 डिकंजेस्टिव

🇩🇪 abschwellend

🇮🇩 dekongestan

🇺🇦 деконгестант

🇵🇱 dekongestant

🇯🇵 去鼻詰まりの (kyo-bin-tsumari no)

🇫🇷 décongestionnant

🇪🇸 descongestionante

🇹🇷 dekonjestan

🇰🇷 충혈 완화제 (chunghyeol wanhwaje)

🇸🇦 مزيل الاحتقان (muzayil al-ihtiqan)

🇨🇿 dekongestant

🇸🇰 dekongestant

🇨🇳 减充血剂 (jiǎn chōngxiě jì)

🇸🇮 dekongestiv

🇮🇸 afþensandi

🇰🇿 деконгестант

🇬🇪 დეკონგესტანტი (dekongeztanti)

🇦🇿 dekonjestan

🇲🇽 descongestionante

Word origin

The term 'decongestive' originates from the English prefix 'de-' meaning to reverse or remove, and the word 'congest', which comes from the Latin 'congestus', meaning 'to bring together' or 'to heap up'. The prefix 'de-' is used to indicate the removal or alleviation of a condition, while 'congestive' relates to the accumulation of bodily fluids or tissues, often resulting in swelling or blockage. The medical use of the term has been prevalent since the late 20th century as an increasing understanding of respiratory and circulatory health has developed. Decongestive therapies have become a focus of treatment plans for conditions such as sinusitis, colds, and allergies, where fluid drainage is essential for recovery.