Adventitious. Acquired.
Albumen in urinein chemical composition resembles the white of an egg, and is detected by the application of heat, nitric acid, etc.
Albuminoid. Of the nature of albumen.
Albuminuria. A condition or disease in which the urine contains albumen. (See above.)
Alimentary Canal. The canal extending from the mouth to the anus, through which the food passes.
Allopathy. Allopathic school. Defined on [page 293].
Alterative. A medicine which gradually changes the constitution, restoring healthy functions.
Alveolar process. The bony structure which contains the sockets of the teeth.
Amaurosis. Loss or decay of sight from disease of the optic nerve.
Amenorrhea. Suppression of the menses.