Definition

A medication used to treat allergies, anxiety, and nausea, belonging to a class of drugs known as antihistamines.

Example

The doctor prescribed hydroxyzine to help manage my anxiety during the flight.

Conversation

Have you ever tried hydroxyzine for anxiety?

Yeah, I actually found it really helpful during stressful times.

I heard it can also help with allergies, right?

Exactly! It's pretty versatile for those kinds of issues.

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Root Explanation

Hydroxyzine is formed from "hydro-" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water) and "-xyzine" (a suffix used in the names of certain chemical compounds). The word refers to a chemical compound that is related to water in its structure or function, often used in medical contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('hydro-') as part of the name, which helps you remember that hydroxyzine is a compound related to water.

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