1. Having an inhibitory action upon the secretion of sweat. ... 2. An agent having such an action (e.g., aluminum chloride). ... Synonym: anhidrotic. ... Synonym: antihidrotic, antihydriotic, antisudorific. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′tē-per′spi-rant Definitions: 1. Having an inhibitory action upon the secretion of sweat. 2. An agent having such an action (aluminum chloride). Synonyms: anhidrotic2 Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=5051
Classified as a drug by the FDA, antiperspirant minimizes the size of pores to stop moisture, i.e. sweat. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22766