Part 3

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.

BITTER.--A medicine with a bitter taste, stimulating the gastro-intestinal secretions without materially affecting the general system, as Qussia Gentian, etc.

BLENNORRHAGIC.--A medicine which increases the secretions of mucus, as Eucalyptus, Balsam Tulo, etc.

BLISTER.--An agent which, when applied over the skin, produces vesicles resulting from local inflammatory exudate of serous fluid between the epidermis and true skin, as applications of Cantharides, etc.

BOLUS.--A large pill or a round mass of food prepared by the mouth for swallowing.

BOUILON.--A nutritive medium for the culture of micro-organisms prepared from finely chopped beef or beef extract.

CACHEXIA.--A deprived condition of general nutrition, due to serious diseases, as Tuberculosis, Scrofula, Syphilis, Cancer, etc.

CALEFACIENT.--A medicine applied externally to produce a sensation of warmth to the part to which it is applied, as Turpentine, Mustard, Capsicum, etc.

CALMANT.--A medicine that reduces functional activity, as Bromide of Potassium, Aconite, etc.

CALMATIVE.--A medicine which has a quieting or a sedative effect, as Morphine, Cannibus Indica, etc.

CALORIFACIENT OR CALORIFIC.--A heat producing substance which has the power of developing heat in the body, as Cod Liver and Olive Oil, Fats, etc.

CARDIAC DEPRESSANT OR SEDATIVE.--A medicine which lessens the force and frequency of the heart’s action as Aconite, Potassium Nitrate, etc.

CARDIAC STIMULANT.--A medicine that increases the force and frequency of the heart’s action when in a depressed condition, as Alcohol, Nux Vomica, Ether, etc.

CARDIAC TONICS.--Are medicines that do not act as quickly as cardiac stimulants, but they strengthen the heart muscles which regulate pulsation, as Digitalis, Nux Vomica, etc.

CARMINATIVE.--A medicine that allays pain by causing the expulsion of gases from the alimentary canal, as Aromatic Spiritus of Ammonia, Asafetida, Turpentine, etc.

CATALEPTIC.--A medicine causing animals to lose control of their muscles, as Cannibus Indica, etc.

CATALYTIC.--A medicine supposed to break down, destroy or counteract morbid agencies existing in the blood, as Calomel, Arcenous Acid, etc.

CATHARTIC.--A medicine which hastens the evacuation of the bowels, as Aloes, Castor Oil, etc.

CATHARTIC CHOLAGOGUE.--A medicine that stimulates the evacuation of the intestines and the flow of bile at the same time, as Podophyllin, etc.

CATHARTIC DRASTIC.--A medicine which produces violent action of the intestines with griping and pain, as Jalap, Arecoline, etc.

CATHARTIC HYDRAGOGUE.--A medicine that causes abundant watery discharges of feces, as Common Elaterium, etc.

CATHARTIC SALINE.--A medicine which increases intestinal secretions and prevents re-absorption, and mechanically excites peristaltic action, as Magnesium Sulphate, etc.

CATHARTIC SIMPLE.--A medicine that is more active then a laxative, but is accompanied by some griping; it causes active peristalsis and larger and softer stools than laxatives, as Rhubarb, Aloes, etc.