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Antistreptolysin
Antibody that opposes the action of streptolysin, a hemolysin produced by streptococci.
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Antishock garment
A three-compartment garment that can be placed quickly on a patient in severe hypovolemia or with a suspected pelvic fracture. When the compartments are inflated, they compress the abdomen and legs, limiting the blood flow into these areas and preventing pooling of blood and fluid in the underlying tissues. The value of the device in…
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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.