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AMOEBIASIS: an infection caused by a certain amoeba called Endameba histolytic a; often caused by contaminated water or food
ANEMIA: a condition in which there is low red blood cell count in the body
ANALGESIC: Any of a number of remedies that reduces or relieves pain
ANONDYNE: A compound less potent than an anesthetic that is capable of relieving pain
ANTHELMINTHIC: of or relating to a substance capable of destroying or eliminating parasitic worms
ANTI-NOCICEPTIVE: Compounds capable of diminishing pain without negative effects on consciousness or without producing anesthesia
ANTI-PLASMODIAL: substance that counters parasites of the genus Plasmodium
ANTIBIOTIC: a substance, such as penicillin or erythromycin, produced by or derived from certain microorganisms, including fungi and bacteria, that can destroy or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms, especially bacteria
ANTIBLENNORRHAGIC: agent to prevent or resolve mucous discharge
ANTICHOLESTEREMIC: promoting a reduction of cholesterol levels in the blood
ANTIEMETIC: an agent that relieves vomiting
ANTIFEEDANT: a chemical agent that causes a pest, as an insect, to stop eating
ANTIGONADOTROPIC: tending to inhibit the physiological activity of gonadotropic hormones
ANTIHEPATOTOXIC: substance that acts against injury to the liver or impairment of the liver function caused by exposure to xenobiotic such as drugs, food additives, alcohol, chlorinated solvents, peroxided fatty acids, fungal toxins, radioactive isotopes, environmental toxicants, and even some medicinal plants
ANTILITHIC: preventing an abnormal concretion, usually composed of mineral salts, occurring within the body, chiefly in hollow organs or their passages (also called stones) or promoting their dissol
ANTIMICROBIAL: an agent that attenuates kills or inhibits the growth or reproduction of microbes, to prevent their multiplication or growth, or to prevent their pathogenic action
ANTIMUTAGENIC: having the ability to block or prevent mutations
ANTIOXIDANT: an agent that inhibits oxidation; any of numerous chemical substances including certain natural body products and nutrients that can neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals and other substances
ANTIPROLIFERATIVE: used or tending to inhibit cell growth, particularly tumor cells
ANTIPROTOZOAL: tending to destroy or inhibit the growth of protozoan
ANTIPRURITIC: tending to relieve or prevent itching
ANTIPYRETIC: an agent that reduces fever
ANTISCORBUTIC: substance counteracting scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
ANTISEPTIC: preventing or inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms (such as bacteria) in or on living tissue (such as the skin or mucous membranes)
ANTISPASMODIC: capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions
ANTITUSSIVE: a cough suppressant
ANXIOLYTIC: substance that relieves anxiety
APHRODISIAC: an agent that arouses or is held to arouse sexual desire
ASTRINGENT: causing contraction or arresting discharges