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dextromethorphan.

An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.

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noun/ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/General-American
  1. An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.

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Where this word comes from

From dextro- + methorphan.

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