antasthmatic

& s. [Gr. ἀντί ( anti ) = against, and ἆσθμα ( asthma ).] 1. As adjective: Suitable to be employed in asthma. 2. As substantive: A medicine suitable to be employed in asthma. ( Glo og . Nova .) + ăn-ta-troph'-ic, a. & s. [Gr. ἀντί (anti) = against; ἀτροφία ( atrophia ) = atrophy.] 1. As adjective: Tending to check atrophy. 2. As substantive: A medicine given to check atrophy. ( Nuttall .)