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ABORTIFACIENT :
a substance that induces absortion, premature expulsion of the fetus
(avoid in pregnancy)
ABSCESS :
A localized collection of puss and liquified tissue in a cavity
ABSORB :
to take in as through pores; to neutralize an acid
ACIDOPHILUS :
lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria, also called
ADAPTOGEN :
an agent that increases resistance to stress
ADRENALINE :
a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that produces the "fight or flight" responce; also called epinephrine
ADSORB :
attachment of a substance to the surface of another material
ALKALOID :
highly active plant cnostituint contain nitrogen atoms;
ALTERATIVE :
cleansing, stimulating efficient removal of waste products, chemistry
AMENORRHEA :
absence or supression of menstration
AMINO ACIDS :
a group of nitrogen-containing chemical compounds that form thr basic structral units of proteins
ANAGLESIC :
relieves pain
ANAPHRODISIAC :
subdues sexual desire
ANDROGEN :
hormones that stimulate male characteristics
ANESTHETIC :
deadens sensation; relives pain
ANODYNE :
reduces pain
ANTAGONIST :
oppose action of other medicines
ANTHELMINTIC :
(see parasiticide)
ANTACID :
an agent that nuetralizes acidity, especially in the stomach and duodenum
ANTI-BACTERIAL :
destroys or stops the the growth of bacteria
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