anesthesia. Loss of sensation.

anesthesin. An ethylic ether used as a local anesthetic.

aneurism. A saclike dilation in the wall of an artery as the result of weakness of its tissues.

angioma. A tumor formed of blood vessels.

animal. An organic being, with life and power of motion.

ankylosis. Stiffening of a joint.

anthrax. The disease produced by the bacillus anthracis.

anti. A prefix signifying against; in relation to symptoms and diseases, curative.

antidote. An agent which neutralizes or counteracts the effects of a poison.