(a. and) sb. Obs. [ad. Gr. ἀνάσταλτικ-ός tending to check (f. ἀνά back + στίλλ-ειν to send) + -IC.] (See quot.)
1775. Ash, Anastaltics, medicines of a restringent quality.
1860. Fowler, Med. Voc., Anastaltic, synonym of ‘styptic.’
