a. and sb. Med. [f. ANT- + Gr. ἀτροφία ATROPHY + -IC.]
A. adj. Tending to counteract atrophy. B. sb. Anything given with this purpose.
[1811. Hooper, Med. Dict., Antatrophica, Medicines which relieve or restore consumption.]
1853. in Mayne, Exp. Lex.
