_Antiperiodic._--A remedy for intermittent affections. _Antiphlogistic._--Counteracting inflammation. _Antiseptic._--Preventing or retarding putrefaction. _Anus._--Circular opening or outlet of the bowels. _Aorta._--The great artery of the heart. _Aperient._--Laxative, mild cathartic. _Aphrodisiac._--To excite sexual desire, or to increase the generative power. _Aphtha._--Thrush. Infants’ sore mouth. _Apis Mellifica._--Honey bee. _Arnica Montana._--Leopard’s bane. _Arsenicum Album._--White arsenic. _Astringent._--Binding, contracting. _Auricle._--Upper chambers of the heart. _Auscultation._--Act of listening to sounds in any part of the body. _Axilla._--Arm pit. _Bacteria._--Infusoria. Microscopical insects. _Belladonna._--Deadly nightshade. _Benzoin._--Balsamic resin from styrax benzoin. _Bronchorrhea._--Increased discharge of mucus from the bronchia. _Bryonia Alba._--White bryony. _Calcarea Carbonica._--Carbonate of lime. _Calenduline._--Mixture of calendula and cosmoline. _Cantharis._--Spanish fly. _Capillaries._--Hair-like vessels for conveying the blood from the arteries to the veins. _Capsules._--Small membranous sacs. _Cardiac._--Belonging to the heart. _Catarrh._--A discharge from mucus surfaces of the body. _Cathartic._--A drug that increases the action of the bowels. _Caul._--The membranes which, not being ruptured, cover the child’s head and face at birth. _Cellular._--Composed of cells. _Cellulitis._--Inflammation of the cellular tissues. _Cervix._--Neck. _Cervix Uteri._--Neck of the womb. _Chamomilla Matricaria._--Wild matricary. Chamomile. _Chorion._--The most external membrane enveloping the fetus. _Cimicifuga Racemosa._--Macrotis. Black cohosh. Black snake root. _Clavicle._--Collar bone. _Climacteric._--A critical period. _Coccyx._--Terminal bone of the spine. _Cohosh._--Black snake root. Squaw root. _Colocynthis._--Bitter cucumber. _Congestion._--Over-fullness of blood-vessels. _Contusion._--A bruise. _Crural._--Belonging to the leg. _Cystitis._--Inflammation of the bladder. _Defecation._--The act of voiding excrement or feces. _Depurition._--Removal of impurities. _Diagnosis._--Scientific determination of diseases. _Diaphragm._--Breathing muscle between chest and abdomen. _Diaphoretic._--A remedy that produces perspiration. _Diluent._--A substance that dilutes or thins liquid. _Diphtheria._--A malignant membranous disease of the throat. _Diphtheritic._--Pertaining to diphtheria. _Diuretic._--Causing increased discharge of urine. _Duodenum._--The first part of the small intestines. _Dystocia._--Difficult and surgical delivery. _Eclat._--Brilliant reputation, distinction, prestige. _Emmenagogue._--Remedy that promotes the menstrual discharge. _Emulsify._--Soften, make milky. _Enciente._--Pregnant. _Enema._--Injection. _Enteritis._--Inflammation of the intestines. _Epidermis._--Outer Skin. _Ergot._--Smut of rye. A poisonous fungus growth.