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Antiplatelet agent
Drug that decreases platelet aggregation and inhibits thrombus formation.
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Antiphlogistic
A traditional term for a substance used against inflammation, an antiinflammatory. An anti-inflammatory agent used to treat fever and inflammation. A substance that prevents inflammation. A substance that mitigates fever or inflammation. A substance that effectively combats inflammation and reduces fever works by targeting the underlying causes of these symptoms. This type of agent is…
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Antiperspirant
A substance that inhibits sweating. Also called antisudorific, anaphoretic. A chemical ingredient in some deodorants that tend to prevent a person from perspiring. An example is aluminum chlorohydrate. An agent that prevents sweating. A substance which prevents sweating. A substance, typically formulated as a lotion, cream, or spray, is topically applied to the skin with…
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Antiperiodic
Substance that prevents the recurrence of symptoms of a disease e.g. malaria. Preventing the periodic return of certain diseases. A medicine which prevents the periodic return of attacks of a disease, such as a recurring fever.
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Antipaludic
Antimalarial.
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Antiovulatory
Substance suppressing ovulation. Inhibiting or preventing ovulation.
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Antiosteoporotic
Substance that can prevent osteoporosis. Directed or effective against osteoporosis (characterised by decrease in bone mass with increased porosity and brittleness).
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Antiophidian
Anti venoms of snake.
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Antioestrogen
A substance that inhibits the biological effects of female sex hormones.
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Antinutrient
Are natural or synthetic compounds that interfere with the absorption of nutrients and are commonly found in food sources and beverages.