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Antitoxin.—A counter poison or antidote generated within the body to counteract the toxins of bacteria. Antitoxins are frequently injected hypodermically in the treatment of certain infectious diseases and also to immunize against disease, as Tetanus Antitoxin for the treatment of tetanus or lockjaw, etc.

Antivenene.—A name applied to blood-serum of animals rendered immune against snake-poison owing to its antidotal properties.

Antizymotic.—A medicine preventing fermentation, as Salicylic Acid, etc.

Aperient.—A medicine possessing a mild laxative or purgative effect, as Rochelle Salts, etc.

Aphrodisiac.—A medicine which stimulates sexual appetite, as Cantharides, Nux Vomica, Phosphorus, Alcohol and general tonics, etc.

Aromatic.—A medicine characterized by a fragrant taste or odor, as Aromatic Spiritus of Ammonia, Ginger and the essential oils, etc.

Astringent.—A medicine which contracts vessels and arrests discharges, as Tannic Acid, Ergot, etc.

Auxiliary.—A medicine that assists the action of another, as Chloral Hydrate would assist Bromide of Potassium in checking excitability.