Anodynes. Medicines which relieve pain.
Anteversion. The womb falling forward upon the bladder. Illus. p. 716.
Anthelmintics. Medicines which destroy or expel worms from the stomach and intestines.
Antidote. A remedy to counteract the effect of poison.
Antifebrile. A remedy which abates fever.
Antiperiodic. A remedy which prevents the regular appearance of similar symptoms in the course of a disease.
Antiseptic. Medicines which prevent putrefaction.
Antispasmodics. Medicines which relieve spasm.
Anus. The circular opening at the end of the bowel, through which the excrement leaves the body.
Aorta. The great artery of the body arising from the heart. Illus. [page 58].