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Noun: diphenhydramine  ,dI-fen'hI-dru,meen
  1. Antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness
    - Benadryl

Derived forms: diphenhydramines

Type of: antihistamine

Encyclopedia: Diphenhydramine