antimedicine

/ˌæntiˈmɛdɪsɪn, ˈæntiˌmɛdɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A medicine or treatment that is contrary to the principles of medicine, or that counteracts the effects of a particular medicine.

“The use of certain herbs as antimedicine can cause unintended interactions with other medications.”

2. noun

A preparation or substance intended to counteract the effects of a poison or toxic substance.

“The doctors administered an antidote as an antimedicine to neutralize the toxin.”

Synonyms

  • antidote
  • counterpoison

Antonyms

  • medicine
  • therapeutic