suppressants
Substances that dampen
Suppressants are substances that reduce or inhibit a bodily function or response.
Appetite suppressants diminish hunger signals; cough suppressants quiet the urge to cough.
The term extends to anything that holds something back: fire suppressants, immune suppressants.
The singular suppressant works as both noun and adjective: a suppressant medication.
Need for nourishment
- cravingsIntense desires for something
- satietyState of being full
- fullnessState of being complete
- dietCustomary food consumption
calories · overeating · fasting · metabolism · portion-control · anorexiant · phentermine · stimulant
Inhibits ignition and burning
- foamBubble-filled substance
- halonFire-suppressing halogenated compound
- extinguisherDevice for dousing flames
- sprinklerWater-dispersing lawn fixture
CO2 · backdraft · combustion · ignition · smothering · aerosol
Medication reducing cough reflex
- dextromethorphanCough-suppressing drug compound
- codeineOpium-derived painkiller
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
bronchial · throat · mucus · lozenge · menthol · demulcent · productive · nonproductive
Chief male sex hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- androgenMale sex hormone
- finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- prostateMale reproductive gland
Agent reducing bodily defenses
- cyclosporineImmunosuppressive transplant drug
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
corticosteroid · prednisone · methotrexate · biologics · graft · lymphocyte · T-cell · inflammation
Sound-dampening exhaust component
- silencerSound-dampening gun attachment
- acousticRelating to sound
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- decibelTenth of a bel
vibration · damper · insulation · absorption · baffle · echo · reverberation · deadening
hunger
Need for nourishment
diet · calories · overeating · fasting · metabolism · portion-control · anorexiant · phentermine · stimulant · thermogenic
flame-retardant
Inhibits ignition and burning
- foamBubble-filled substance
- halonFire-suppressing halogenated compound
- extinguisherDevice for dousing flames
sprinkler · CO2 · backdraft · combustion · ignition · smothering · aerosol
antitussive
Medication reducing cough reflex
- dextromethorphanCough-suppressing drug compound
- codeineOpium-derived painkiller
- syrupThick sugar liquid
expectorant · bronchial · throat · mucus · lozenge · menthol · demulcent · productive · nonproductive · tickle
testosterone
Chief male sex hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- androgenMale sex hormone
- finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitor
immunosuppressant
Agent reducing bodily defenses
- cyclosporineImmunosuppressive transplant drug
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
autoimmune · corticosteroid · prednisone · methotrexate · biologics · graft · lymphocyte · T-cell · inflammation
muffler
Sound-dampening exhaust component
- silencerSound-dampening gun attachment
- acousticRelating to sound
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
decibel · vibration · damper · insulation · absorption · baffle · echo · reverberation · deadening · attenuation
suppressantsstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
activators · enhancers · boosters · uppers · energizers
suppressantsstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
enhancers · activators · augmenters · intensifiers · facilitators
- cough suppressantDrug reducing throat spasms
- appetite suppressantAgent reducing hunger urge