What are the definitions of the following medical terms: Adsorbent, Amebicid, Amenorrhea, Analeptic, Anorexia, Anorexic or Anorectic, Antiarthritic, Antibiotic, Antidote?
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Definitions for medical terms are provided, including adsorbent, amebicid, amenorrhea, analeptic, anorexia, anorexic or anorectic, antiarthritic, antibiotic, and antidote.
Adsorbent: Chemically inert powder that adsorbs gases, toxins, bacteria. Amebicid: Drug to treat amebic infections. Amenorrhea: Failure of menstruation. Analeptic: Stimulates CNS, counters respiratory depression. Anorexia: Lack of desire for food. Anorexic or Anorectic: Drug inducing appetite loss. Antiarthritic: Relieves arthritis pain. Antibiotic: Inhibits or destroys microorganisms. Antidote: Counters poison.
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Adsorbent: Chemically inert powder that adsorbs gases, toxins, bacteria. Amebicid: Drug to treat amebic infections. Amenorrhea: Failure of menstruation. Analeptic: Stimulates CNS, counters respiratory depression. Anorexia: Lack of desire for food. Anorexic or Anorectic: Drug inducing appetite loss. Antiarthritic: Relieves arthritis pain. Antibiotic: Inhibits or destroys microorganisms. Antidote: Counters poison.
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