Category: A
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Antitumour
Inhibiting the growth of tumour cells. A substance that counteracts tumour formation or tumour growth.
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Antituberculosis
Effective in the treatment of tuberculosis, a condition due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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Antitrichomonal
Directed or effective against some protozoa (Trichomonas). Resistant to or lethal to trichomonads.
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Antithyroidal
Opposing thyroid function.
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Antischistosomal
Directed or effective against infection caused by trematode worms (schistosomes) which are parasitic in the blood of humans and other mammals.
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Antiplatelet
Inhibiting or stopping the formation of platelet aggregation. Destructive to platelets. A pharmaceutical agent that diminishes or eradicates the functionality of platelets responsible for blood clotting, commonly employed as a preventive measure against strokes.
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Antioxidative
Protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation.
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Antihyaluronidase
Directed or effective against an enzyme (hyaluronidase) that breaks down hyaluronic acid, thus facilitating the spread of fluid through tissues.
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Antidotal
Counteracting the effects of a poison.
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Anticonvulsant
An agent that prevents or relieves seizures or epileptic attack. Drugs most commonly used for the treatment of seizures. Anticonvulsants also may be effective in preventing or treating mania and depression in patients with bipolar disorder, hence their other name, mood stabilizers. They are used to treat refractory depression as well. An agent that reduces…