a. and sb. Med. [f. Gr. ἀνά upward + CATHARTIC.]
A. adj. Causing anacatharsis, i.e., vomiting or expectoration.
1696. Phillips, Anacathartic, purging by the upper parts; as provoking to vomit, sweat or salivation.
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Supp., s.v., Blancard … extends anacathartic medicines to all those which work upwards.
1853. in Mayne, Exp. Lex.
B. sb. An anacathartic medicine or drug. (Now commonly written ANOCATHARTIC.)
