noun
- a substance that reduces or stops a particular bodily function or symptom
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a cough suppressant to help her sleep.
- Appetite suppressants can help with weight loss when used properly.
- He took an immune suppressant after his organ transplant.
- The fire suppressant system activated automatically.
- Some medications act as natural pain suppressants.
- The foam suppressant quickly extinguished the chemical fire.