Diphenhydramine
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| Term | Diphenhydramine |
| Short definition | DIPG - A rare, fast-growing tumor that forms in cells called glial cells in a part of the brainstem called the pons. DIPGs tend to spread to nearby tissues and other parts of the brainstem, are difficult to treat, and have a poor prognosis (outcome). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Diphenhydramine - (pronounced) (dy-fen-HY-druh-meen) A drug used to treat allergies and relieve cough and itching caused by insect bites, sunburn, and poison oak or ivy. It is also used to treat mild Parkinson's disease, prevent and treat motion sickness, relieve cough and cold symptoms, and as a sleep aid. It's a type of antihistamine
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