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by either stunning or killing them and without causing Antineoplastic: Acting to prevent, inhibit or halt the
significant damage to the host. They may also be called development of a neoplasm (a tumor).
vermifuges (those that stun) or vermicides (those that kill).
Anthelmintics are used to treat people who are infected by Antioxidant: Prevents or inhibits oxidation.
helminths, a condition called helminthiasis.
Antiparasitic: Destroying or inhibiting the growth and
Anthroposophic medicine: Developed by philosopher and reproduction of parasites.
mystic Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), this medical system
takes into account the spiritual and physical components Antipruritic: Preventing or relieving itching.
of illness. A treatment regimen may include herbal and Antipyretic: Agent that reduces fever (febrifuge).
homeopathic medicines and dietary recommendations,
art therapy, movement therapy, massage, and specially Antirheumatic: Easing pain of rheumatism, inflammation
prepared baths. of joints and muscles.
Antianemic: Preventing or curing anemia. Antiseptic: An agent that prevents infection or decay by
killing a wide range of pathogenic microbes.
Antibacterial: Destroying or stopping the growth of
bacteria. Antispasmodic: Calming nervous and muscular spasms or
convulsions.
Antibilious: Easing stomach stress.
Antitussive: Controlling or preventing cough.
Antibody: An antibody (Ab), also known as an
immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large, Y-shaped protein produced Antiviral: An agent that kills a virus or that suppresses its
mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system ability to replicate.
to identify and neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and
viruses. Aperient: A very mild laxative.

Anticatarrh: Reduces inflamed mucous membranes of Aperitive: Stimulating the appetite for food.
head and throat.
Aphrodisiac: Substance increasing capacity for sexual
Anticoagulant: Prevents or slows the clotting of blood. arousal.
Also called “blood thinner”.
Apitherapy: Or “bee therapy” (from the Latin apis which
Antidepressant: Therapy that acts to prevent, cure, or means bee) is the medicinal use of products made by
alleviate mental depression. honeybees. Apitherapy encompasses the use of bee hive
products including honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly and
Antidiabetic: Preventing or relieving diabetes. bee venom. Apitherapy is used to treat many illnesses and
to alleviate pain from injuries both chronic and acute.
Antidiarrhetic: Substances use to prevent or treat diarrhea.
Applied kinesiology: A method of testing muscles to find
Antiemetic: Stopping vomiting. imbalances in the body. Rebalancing using massage of
lymphatic areas, holding neurovascular points, running
Antifungal: Destroying or inhibiting the growth of fungus.
acupuncture meridians, holding acupuncture points, finding
Antihemorrhagic: Controlling hemorrhaging or bleeding. the proper nutritional support and addressing emotional
aspects that are involved.
Anti-infectious: Counteracting infection.
Aquarium therapy: Is the use of an aquarium to provide
Anti-inflammatory: Controlling inflammation, a reaction potential health benefits. Benefits of aquarium therapy
to injury or infection. include: 1. Stabilizes blood pressure and induce calmness;
2. Helps Alzheimer/ dementia patients; 3. Induces a sudden
Antimalarial: Preventing or relieving malaria. sense of happiness; 4. Benefits hyperactive children; and 4.
Benefits the eye.
Antimicrobial: Destructive to microbes.
Aquatic therapy: Refers to treatments and exercises
Antimutagenic: Reducing the rate of mutation
performed in water for relaxation, fitness, physical

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