antiasthmatic
|an-ti-asth-mat-ic|
/ˌæn.ti.æsˈθmæt.ɪk/
against asthma / prevents or relieves asthma
Etymology
'antiasthmatic' originates from Greek elements: the prefix 'anti-' (Greek 'anti') meaning 'against' and 'asthmatic' derived from Greek 'ásthma' meaning 'panting' or 'shortness of breath'.
'asthma' comes from Greek 'ásthma' and passed into Latin as 'asthma' and Middle English as 'asthma'; the adjective 'asthmatic' developed from this noun, and the compound 'antiasthmatic' was formed in modern English by adding the prefix 'anti-'.
Initially formed to mean 'against asthma' in a literal sense; over time it became used specifically for agents or properties that prevent or relieve asthma symptoms.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a drug or agent that prevents or relieves asthma symptoms; an anti-asthma medicine.
The pharmacist recommended an antiasthmatic that reduces airway inflammation.
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Adjective 1
preventing or relieving the symptoms of asthma.
She was prescribed an antiasthmatic inhaler to use before exercise.
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Last updated: 2025/08/27 16:06