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Capillary action
A surface tension effect shown by the elevation or depression of a liquid at the region of contact with a solid, as in capillary tubes.
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Calorigenic action
Heat produced by the metabolism of food.
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Ball valve action
Intermittent obstruction of a passageway or opening so that the flow of fluid or air is prevented from moving in and out in equal amounts.
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Bacteriostatic action
Action that stops or prevents the growth of bacteria without killing them.
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Bacteriocidal action
Action that kills bacteria.
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Antagonistic action
The ability of a drug or a muscle to oppose or resist the action or effect of another drug or muscle; opposite of synergistic action.
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Adipokinetic action
The action of substances to promote formation of free fatty acids from body fat stores.
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Actinoneuritis
A rare term indicating nerve damage caused by radiation.
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Actinon
A radioactive isotope of actinium.
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Actinomycoma
A tumor produced by actinomycosis.
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