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acetylcholine |
a form of this compound used in medicine for its ability to decrease blood pressure and cause muscular movement in such organs as the alimentary canal. [1/2 definitions] |
Aesculapian |
of or relating to medicine; medical. |
Aesculapius |
in Roman mythology, the god of medicine and healing; Asclepius. |
aftereffect |
an effect that follows its cause after some period of time, such as a delayed effect caused by a medicine or exposure to chemicals. |
alcohol |
a clear liquid made from certain grains and fruits that has an effect on a person's mind and physical ability. Alcohol is in drinks such as beer and wine. It is also used to make some kinds of medicine. [1/2 definitions] |
ammonium chloride |
a white crystalline salt used in dry cells, in medicine as an expectorant, and in various industrial applications; sal ammoniac. |
analgesia |
in medicine, an absence of pain sensations. |
angelica |
any of several types of related plants having clusters of small flowers and a distinctive aroma, often used in cookery and medicine. |
angostura bark |
the bitter, strong-smelling bark of either of two South American rue trees, used in medicine and as a flavoring in bitters. |
aniseed |
the seed of the anise plant, used as flavoring and in medicine. |
antibiotic |
a medicine that can destroy or prevent the growth of disease and infection. |
aperient |
a medicine or food that acts as a gentle laxative. [1/2 definitions] |
Apollo |
in Greek and Roman mythology, the god of light, prophecy, music, poetry, and medicine. [1/2 definitions] |
asafetida |
a gum resin obtained from Oriental plants related to the carrot, with a strong, offensive odor and a bitter taste, formerly used as a medicine. |
Asiatic pennywort |
a small creeping plant used in herbal medicine; Centella. |
atomizer |
a device that converts a liquid, esp. a medicine or perfume, into a spray. |
beverage |
any liquid for drinking, except water or medicine. |
biomedicine |
the branch of medicine concerned with human survival and functioning in abnormal environmental conditions. |
biotechnology |
the science that uses very small living things to make things such as medicine. |
bolus |
a large pill or ball of medicine, used primarily for large animals. [1/2 definitions] |
boneset |
any of various plants of eastern North America that bear broad, flat clusters of small white flowers, used in folk medicine for their supposed healing qualities; thoroughwort. |
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