antic a us otic

& s. [Gr. ἀντί (anti) = against, and καῦσος ( kausos ) = (1) burning heat; (2) bilious, remittent fever; καύσω, later fut. of καίω ( kaio ) = (1) to light, (2) to burn.] 1. As adjective : Used against a burning fever of whatever kind. 2. As substantive: A medicine used against burning fevers. (Juncker.) ăn-ti-cham-ber. [ANTE-CHAMBER.]