How Do You Spell ANTILYSSIC?

Pronunciation: [ˌantɪlˈɪsɪk] (IPA)

Antilyssic is a medication used to prevent or treat the deadly disease of rabies. The spelling of this word can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription as "æntɪˈlɪsɪk". The "æ" sound represents the short "a" sound, while the "ɪ" represents the short "i" sound. The stress is placed on the second syllable, "lyss", which is pronounced with a long "i" sound followed by a double "s". Finally, the suffix "-ic" is added to indicate that this medication relates to or is capable of preventing or treating rabies.

ANTILYSSIC Meaning and Definition

1. Antilyssic is an adjective that is commonly used in the field of medicine, particularly related to the treatment of rabies. The term originates from the Greek word "anti," meaning against, and "lyssos," referring to rabies. Therefore, antilyssic refers to substances, medications, or treatments that are specifically designed to counteract or prevent the effects of rabies virus on the central nervous system.

   Antilyssic substances work by neutralizing or inhibiting the harmful effects of the rabies virus, which primarily affects the brain and spinal cord. The administration of antilyssic medications seeks to combat the acute symptoms and potential long-term effects that can be caused by this viral infection, such as hyperactivity, hallucinations, paralysis, convulsions, and ultimately, death.

   Typically, antilyssic treatment involves administering a series of injections of antirabies immunoglobulin (a concentrated form of antibodies against rabies) and a vaccine to stimulate the immune system to produce its own protective antibodies against the virus. This combination effectively prevents the virus from reaching and causing damage to the central nervous system.

   The development and application of antilyssic treatments have significantly improved the prognosis for individuals exposed to or infected with the rabies virus. Quick and appropriate administration of antilyssic therapy can greatly increase the chances of survival and reduce the severity of symptoms associated with rabies, making it a critically important intervention in the management of this potentially fatal disease.

2. Antirabic preventing or curing rabies.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ANTILYSSIC

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Etymology of ANTILYSSIC

The word "antilyssic" is derived from two Greek roots: "anti" meaning "against" or "counteracting", and "lyssa" referring to the rabies virus. The term is specifically used in medicine to describe substances or treatments that counteract the effects of or provide a remedy for rabies.