anhidrotic, a. and n. Med.
(ænhɪˈdrɒtɪk)
[f. Gr. ἀν not + ἱδρωτικ-ός sudorific, f. ἱδρώς sweat.]
A. adj. Tending to check perspiration. B. n. A medicinal agent of this nature.
| 1880 Syd. Soc. Lex., Anhidrotics..sponging the surface of the body with cold mineral or vegetable acids..internal administration of dilute phosphoric acid, etc. |