Adipose—Fatty.

Albumen—An animal substance resembling white of egg.

Alimentary Canal—The entire passage through which food passes; the whole intestines from mouth to anus.

Alterative—Medicines which gradually restore healthy action.

Amenorrhœa—Suppression of the menses.

Amorphous—Irregular.

Anæmia—Bloodlessness.

Anæsthetics—Medicines depriving of sensation and suffering.

Anatomy—Physical structure.

Anodyne—A remedy used for the relief of pain.