Definition

Describing something that works against or prevents asthma symptoms.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antiasthma medication to help manage her condition.

Conversation

I heard that some new medications are really effective for asthma.

Yeah, I think they have antiasthma properties that help a lot.

That sounds promising! I hope they become widely available soon.

Me too! It would be great to see more options out there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antiasthma is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "asthma" (from Greek "asthma", meaning breathlessness or difficulty in breathing). The word refers to something that works against asthma or alleviates its symptoms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'asthma' referring to difficulty in breathing — so antiasthma means something that helps against breathing difficulties.

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