Bolus.—A large pill or a round mass of food prepared by the mouth for swallowing.
Bouilon.—A nutritive medium for the culture of micro-organisms prepared from finely chopped beef or beef extract.
Cachexia.—A deprived condition of general nutrition, due to serious diseases, as Tuberculosis, Scrofula, Syphilis, Cancer, etc.
Calefacient.—A medicine applied externally to produce a sensation of warmth to the part to which it is applied, as Turpentine, Mustard, Capsicum, etc.
Calmant.—A medicine that reduces functional activity, as Bromide of Potassium, Aconite, etc.
Calmative.—A medicine which has a quieting or a sedative effect, as Morphine, Cannibus Indica, etc.
Calorifacient or Calorific.—A heat producing substance which has the power of developing heat in the body, as Cod Liver and Olive Oil, Fats, etc.
Cardiac Depressant or Sedative.—A medicine which lessens the force and frequency of the heart’s action as Aconite, Potassium Nitrate, etc.
Cardiac Stimulant.—A medicine that increases the force and frequency of the heart’s action when in a depressed condition, as Alcohol, Nux Vomica, Ether, etc.
Cardiac Tonics.—Are medicines that do not act as quickly as cardiac stimulants, but they strengthen the heart muscles which regulate pulsation, as Digitalis, Nux Vomica, etc.