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Preventing or suppressing the production of semen or spermatozoa. A substance designed to decrease the production of semen or spermatozoa. This type of agent plays a significant role in reproductive health and contraception, as it targets the biological processes responsible for sperm production. By reducing sperm count or inhibiting sperm development, such substances can be…

A substance that relieves spasms or inhibits the contraction of smooth muscles; smooth muscle relaxant, muscle-relaxer. Relieves muscle cramps or reduces muscle tone. Substance that relieves or prevents muscle spasms. An agent that prevents or relieves muscle spasms. A substance that prevents or relieves spasms. An herb that allays convulsions or muscular spasms. A substance…

An agent used to prevent or reverse the pathological events leading to sickling of erythrocytes in sickle cell conditions.  

Refers to antisense RNA strand because its sequence of nucleotides is the complement of message sense. When mRNA forms a duplex with a complementary antisense RNA sequence, translation of the mRNA into the protein is blocked. This may slow or halt the growth of cancer cells. A strand of DNA that has the same sequence…

Inhibiting or diminishing secretion.  

A substance or plant rich in vitamin C that is used to counteract scurvy. Substance that prevents scurvy, usually one that contains vitamin C. A substance used to prevent or relieve scurvy. An herb that acts as a preventative of scurvy, a diseased condition of the blood arising from vitamin C deficiency. An agent effective…

Relieving or preventing rheumatism. Substance that eases, prevents, or reduces rheumatic symptoms. Relieving or preventing rheumatism. An agent used to alleviate rheumatism; may also be used to slow down the progression of some autoimmune diseases. A substance that relieves the symptoms of rheumatism. Agent that relieves rheumatic problems. Preventing or relieving rheumatism.  

A substance that reduces fever or quells it. Also known as antithermic. A substance used to reduce body temperature and quell fever. A drug that reduces fever by lowering the body temperature. Several analgesic drugs have antipyretic activity, including aspirin, mefanamic acid, paracetamol, and phenylbutazone. A medicine which tends to reduce or prevent a fever.…

A substance that alleviates or prevents itching. Agent that relieves sensation of itching or prevents its occurrence. A drug that relieves persistent itching, or pruritis, by reducing inflammation or numbing nerve impulses. Pharmacological agents that prevent or reduce itching. An agent that relieves itching (pruritus). Examples are calamine and crotamiton, applied in creams or lotions,…

Suppressing the growth or reproduction of protozoa. Tending to destroy or inhibit the growth of protozoans.