Degenerative.—Pertaining to degeneration.
Deodorant.—An agent that destroys odors.
Digestive Tract.—The entire alimentary canal, including the mouth, œsophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestines.
Diplococcus.—A form of coccus in which two individuals remain attached after cell division has taken place.
Disinfect.—To destroy the germs of disease.
Disinfectant.—An agent that destroys the germs of disease.
Disinfection.—The process of destroying the germs of disease.
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Emetic.—A substance used to induce vomiting.
Enema.—An injection of fluid into the rectum.