antiarrhythmic

antiarrhythmic
/an'tee euh ridh"mik, -euh rith"-, an'tuy-/, Pharm.
adj.
1. of or pertaining to any substance that prevents, inhibits, or alleviates heartbeat irregularities.
n.
2. any such substance, as lidocaine.
[1950-55; ANTI- + ARRHYTHMIC]

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