antipyrotic /an·ti·py·rot·ic/ (an″te-) (an″ti-pi-rot´ik)
antipyrotic
1. effective in the treatment of burns.
2. an agent with this quality.
an·ti·py·rot·ic ( n t -p -r t  k, nt-)adj. Relieving the pain and promoting the healing of superficial burns. an ti·py·rotic n. |
antipyrotic
[-pīrot′ik]
Etymology: Gk, anti + pyr, fire
pertaining to the treatment of burns or scalds.
antipyrotic
1. effective in the treatment of burns.
2. an agent used in the treatment of burns.
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