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Taenicide.—A medicine which destroys tape worms, as extract of male fern.

Taenifuge.—A medicine which expels tape worms, as areca nut, pumpkin seed, oil of turpentine, etc.

Tetanic.—A medicine or agent which increases the irritation of the spinal cord or muscles producing spasms, as strychnine, etc.

Tonic.—A medicine promoting nutrition and giving strength to the body, as arsenic, cod liver oil, etc.

Topic or Topical.—A substance or agent for external use, applied locally, as a liniment.

Toxic.—A condition produced by a poison, as a result of an over-dose of medicine or the absorption of bacterial products.

Tricophyed.—A medicine promoting the growth of hair, as pilocarpine, cantharides, capsicum, etc.

Uterine.—A medicine acting upon the uterus, as ergot.

Vehicle.—A medicine or agent used as a medium or base for the administration of medicines, as syrups, oils, water, etc.

Vermicide.—A medicine which destroys parasitic worms, as turpentine, iron sulphate, tobacco, creosote, etc.

Vermifuge.—A medicine which expels parasitic worms, as arecoline, aloes, etc.