English word dextromethorphan comes from English dextro-, English methorphan
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| dextro- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Denoting a dextrorotatory form of an enantiomer.. Right; on the right; toward the right. |
| methorphan | English (eng) | (organic compound) Either of two isomers of 3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan. |
| dextromethorphan | English (eng) | (pharmaceutical drug) An antitussive drug (a cough suppressant) that is found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations. |