Acholia (ah-ko'leah). Lack or absence of the secretion of bile.
Acupuncture (ak-u-punk-tur). The insertion of needles into a part for the production of counter-irritation.
Adhesive (ad-he'siv). Sticking or adhering closely.
Adipose (ad'ip-os). Of a fatty nature; fat.
Adjuvant (ad'ju-vant). An auxiliary remedy.
Adult (a-dult'). A person grown to full size and strength or to the years of manhood.
Affection (af-ek'shun). A morbid condition or diseased state.
Affusion (af-u'shun). The pouring of water upon a part or upon the body for reducing fever or correcting nervous symptoms.
Ailment (al'ment). Any disease or affection of the body.
Albuminose (al-bumin-os). A primary production of the digestion of a proteid, not coagulable by heat.