anticardiac

/ˌæntɪˈkɑrdiək/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or opposing the heart or its function

“The medication was an antcardiac agent that helped to slow down the patient’s heart rate.”

2. noun

an agent that has an antcardiac effect

“The doctor prescribed an antcardiac to help the patient’s heart function properly.”

Synonyms

  • cardioinhibitory
  • cardiostatic

Antonyms

  • cardiac
  • cardioactive