The spelling of the word "antinratic" is based on the Greek word "anthinraxis," which means "relief of suffocation." The pronunciation of this word is [an-ti-nræt-ik], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The "anti" prefix means "against" or "opposed to," while "nratic" refers to "having to do with suffocation." Thus, the word "antinratic" describes something that counters the symptoms of suffocation, such as an inhaler used in asthma treatments.
Restricting the formation or preventing the precipitation of urates.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.