Spices and aromatic seeds, such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, caraways, aniseed, &c., are often joined with opium, either in powder or infused with it in proof spirit, to form a tincture, and will be found a good antispasmodic in that form.
Antler, s. Branch of a stag’s horn.
Aperient, a. Gently purgative.
Apex, s. The tip or point.
Apiary, s. The place where bees are kept.
Apoplexy, s. A sudden deprivation of all sensation.
Apostume, s. A hollow tumour filled with purulent matter.
Apparatus, s. Those things which are provided for the accomplishment of any purpose. (Vide Shooting.)
Application, s. The act of applying any thing to another; the thing applied.
Aqua-fortis, s. Weak nitric acid.