Noun: antipruritic ,an-tee-prû'ri-tik
- A substance that relieves or prevents itching
"She applied an antipruritic cream to soothe her mosquito bites"
Derived forms: antipruritics
Type of: local, local anaesthetic [Brit, Cdn], local anesthetic [N. Amer], topical anaesthetic, topical anesthetic
Encyclopedia: Antipruritic