Ante-natal—Before birth.

Anteversion—Bending forward.

Antidote—A medicine counteracting poison.

Anti-emetic—That which will stop vomiting.

Antiseptic—That which will prevent putrefaction.

Anus—Circular opening or outlet of the bowels.

Aorta—The great artery of the heart.

Aphtha—Thrush; infant sore mouth.

Aqua—Water.

Areola—Circle around the nipple.