1. Having an inhibitory action upon the secretion of sweat. 2. An agent having such an action ( e.g., aluminum chloride). SYN: anhidrotic (2).
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an·ti·per·spi·rant .ant-i-'pər-sp(ə-)rənt, .an-.tī- n a cosmetic preparation used to check excessive perspiration
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an·ti·per·spir·ant (an″te-) (an″ti-purґspər-ant) 1. inhibiting or preventing sweating. 2. an agent that inhibits or prevents sweating.Medical dictionary. 2011.