The word "anastaltic" is not commonly used in English, and its spelling may seem challenging to some. However, it can be easily broken down into its phonetic components. Its IPA transcription is /ənæˈstæltɪk/. The first syllable is a schwa sound, followed by "an-" (meaning "up" or "back"). The next two syllables are "stal", which means "standing" or "static", and the final syllable is "-ic", indicating a noun or adjective form. Overall, the spelling reflects the combination of Greek and Latin roots in the word.
• Styptic.
• 1. Astringent. 2. An astringent or styptic remedy. 3. Antiperistaltic.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.