Author: Glossary
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Antrochoanal
Pertaining both to the maxillary antrum and the cavity that connects the nasopharynx and nasal cavity.
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Antrocele
Fluid accumulation in a cyst in the maxillary sinus.
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Antrobuccal
Concerning the maxillary sinus and the cheek.
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Antroatticotomy
Operation to open the maxillary sinus and the attic of the tympanum.
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Antritis
Inflammation of an antrum, especially the maxillary sinus.
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Antizymotic
An agent that prevents or arrests fermentation (e.g., alcohol or salicylic acid).
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Antixerotic
Preventing dryness of the skin.
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Antivivisection
Opposition to the use of live animals in experimentation. The resistance to conducting laboratory experiments on live animals to assess the safety of remedies for human use.
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Black widow spider antivenin
Antitoxic serum obtained from horses immunized against the venom of the black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans) and used specifically to treat bites of the black widow spider. The serum is available from Merck Co., Inc., West Point, PA 19486.
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Antivenereal
Preventing or curing sexually transmitted diseases.