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Antifilarial
Effective against human filarial worms. An agent that counters nematode (roundworm) of the superfamily Filarioidea.
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Antifertility
Agent that inhibits formation of ova and sperm and disrupts the process of fertilization (antizygotic). Agent that is capable of reducing or adversely affecting fertility.
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Antifeedant
Preventing something from being eaten.
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Antifebrile
A substance that reduces fever, also called antipyretic.
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Anti-emetic
An agent that stops vomiting. Reduces or relives nausea and sickness. A substance that prevents vomiting.
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Anti-edematous
Reduces or suppresses edema.
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Antidyslipidemic
Agent that will reduce the abnormal amount of lipids and lipoproteins in the blood.
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Antidysenteric
An agent used to reduce or treat dysentery and diarrhea.
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Antidrepanocytary
Anti-sickle cell anaemia.
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Antidopaminergic
A term for a chemical that prevents or counteracts the effects of dopamine.