antihysteric

antihysteric (plural antihysterics)

1. (pharmacology) Any substance that counters hysterics.
   • 1778, William Lewis, The new dispensatory, page 393:

     This composition, designed as an antihysteric, is liable to considerable objections, not only in regard to its particular ingredients, but to the medicinal intention of the whole.

antihysteric (not comparable)

1. (pharmacology) Countering hysterics.

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