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suppressant

[/səˈprɛsənt/]
nounmasculinepl: suppressants
supressor
1. A substance or drug that suppresses or inhibits a particular function or condition in the body
An appetite suppressant can help reduce hunger cravings.
Um supressor de apetite pode ajudar a reduzir os desejos de fome.
2. Something that prevents, restrains, or inhibits an action, emotion, or process
The medication acts as a cough suppressant.
O medicamento atua como um supressor de tosse.
Synonyms
inhibitordepressantsedativerestrainerinhibitor
Antonyms
stimulantexcitantenhancer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
supressor
commonly used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts
Portugal
supressor
standard usage in Portuguese medical terminology
General Brazilian
inibidor
alternative term for general inhibitory substances

Related Idioms & Phrases

appetite suppressant - supressor de apetite
cough suppressant - supressor de tosse
immune suppressant - supressor imunológico
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