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(Greek: a suffix; pertaining to; of the nature of, like; in chemistry, it denotes a higher valence of the element than is expressed by -ous)

antiobesic (adjective), more antiobesic, most antiobesic
A reference to a medicine (or any agent or activity) that is effective in reducing or preventing obesity: Since Tony was quite overweight, his doctor said that he could use an antiobesic drink or an appetite suppressant in the beginning, but it would not work in the long run.
antiparasitic
1. Destructive to parasites.
2. An agent that is destructive to parasites.
antipathetic (an" ti puh THET ik) (adjective), more antipathetic, most antipathetic
A reference to a strong feeling of dislike, aversion, or repugnance against someone or something: Jane's father could not hide his antipathetic attitudes toward her new boyfriend.
Naturally contrary or adverse.
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antipathic
Relating to being opposite, contrary, having an aversion to, a repugnance of, or a disliking of someone or something.
antipharmic
Antidotal, alexipharmic.
antiphlogistic
1. In medicine, counteracting or reducing inflammation.
2. A medicinal agent allaying inflammation.
antiphthisic
1. Relieving or curing phthisis, or consumption.
2. A medicine for phthisis.
antipoetic
Of or pertaining to elements or techniques used in a poem not conventionally thought to be suitable or traditional.
antiposic
antipruritic
1. Relieving or preventing itching.
2. An agent that relieves or prevents itching.

Despite about a century of research, no single effective antipruritic treatment exists

Several topical and orally administered agents can help suppress itching. These include lotions and creams; such as calamine and hydrocortisone, antihistamines, opioid antagonists, aspirin, and ultraviolet light therapy.

—Excerpts from
"How do itches come about, and why does it feel good to scratch them?"
answered by Mark A.W. Andrews, associate professor of physiology
at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine;
Scientific American, June, 2007; page 80.
antipsoric
1. Of use in curing the itch.
2. An antipsoric remedy.
antipsychotic (adjective)
Effective in the treatment of psychosis or an agent that has such actions.

Antipsychotic agents are a chemically diverse but pharmacologically similar class of drugs used to treat schizophrenic, paranoid, schizoaffective, and other psychotic disorders; such as, acute delirium, dementia, and manic episodes.

antipyretic
antipyrotic (adjective), more antipyrotic, most antipyrotic
A reference to anything of use in preventing or healing burns or pyrosis (heartburn which is a burning sensation in the epigastric region of the abdomen).
antirheumatic