Mother, Nurse and Infant / A Manual Especially Adapted for the Guidance of Mothers and Monthly Nurses, Comprising Full Instruction in Regard To Pregnancy, Preparation for Child-birth, and the Care of Mother and Child, and Designed to Impart so Much Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Midwifery, and the Proper Use of Medicines as Will Serve Intelligently to Direct the Wife, Mother and Nurse in All Emergencies.

by S. P. Sackett

Ætiology. The science of causes.

Ala. A wing.

Ala Nasi. The cartilaginous sides of the nose which move during difficult breathing.

Albuminoid. Resembling albumen.

Albuminaria. The presence of albumen in the urine. A kidney disease.

Alkalies. Substances that have the power of forming salts with acids.

Alimentary Canal. The passage from the mouth to the anus.

Alterative. A medicine that has power to gradually change or improve a disease.

Alveoli. The bony sockets of the teeth.

Amenorrhœa. A suspension or absence of the menses.