Author: Glossary
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Polyvalent antiserum
Antiserum containing antibodies specific for more than one antigen.
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Monovalent antiserum
Antiserum containing antibodies specific for one antigen.
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Antiself
The abnormal reaction of antibodies or lymphocytes with antigens present in the host.
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Antiscabietic
Preventing or relieving scabies.
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Antiretroviral
Any agent that acts against retroviruses such as the human immunodeficiency vims, the vims that causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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Antiresorptive
Blocking or opposing osteoporosis.
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Antipyrotic
Promoting the healing of bums.
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Antipsoriatic
Preventing or relieving psoriasis.
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Antiprotease
A chemical that interferes with the hydrolysis of proteins by a protease enzyme.
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Antiprostatitis
Inflammation of Cowper’s gland.