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| Glossary |
| A |
| Allergen Any substance that triggers an allergic response. |
| Alterative A substance that improves the function of various organsnotably those involved with the breakdown and excretion of waste productsto bring about a gradual change of state. |
| Analgesic Relieves pain. |
| Anaesthetic Causes a local or general loss of sensation. |
| Anodyne Allays pain. |
| Antibiotic Destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. |
| Anti-bacterial Destroys or inhibits the growth of bacteria. |
| Anti-fungal Destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi. |
| Anti-inflammatory Reduces inflammation. |
| Anti-microbial Destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. |
| Anti-rheumatic Relieves the symptoms of rheumatism. |
| Antiseptic Controls or prevents infection. |
| Antispasmodic Reduces muscle spasm and tension. |
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