DESICCATIVE.--A medicine which dries up secretions, as Zinc Oxide, Camphor, etc. DESICCATORY.--A medicine used externally to dry up moisture or fluids from wounds, as Tannic Acid, Starch, etc. DESQUAMATION.--A medicine which removes scales from the skin, bones and mucous membranes, as Potassium Iodide, etc. DETERGENT.--A substance for purifying and cleansing wounds, ulcers, as Hydrogen Peroxide, Soap and Water, etc. DIAPHORETIC.--A medicine which causes an increased amount of perspiration, as Pilocarpine, Ginger, etc. DIARRHETIC.--A substance or medicine which causes increased frequency and lessened consistency of fecal evacuations, as Mandrake. DIETETIC.--A medicine having nutritious properties, as Olive or Cod Liver Oil, etc. DIGESTANT.--A medicine that assists digestion of food, in the mouth, stomach or intestines, as Pancreatin, Pepsin, etc. DIGESTIVE.--A medicine which promotes the process of digestion, as Gentian, Qussia, Nux Vomica, etc. DILUENT.--A medicine that dilutes the secretions of organs, as Magnesium Sulphate, Gamboge, Arecoline, etc. DISCUTIENT.--A substance or medicine having the power of causing an exudation to disappear, as Iodide of Potassium, Red Iodide of Mercury, etc. DISINFECTANT.--A medicine which destroys septic poisons of communicable diseases; its special function is to kill or hinder the development of those germs or bacteria which produce diseases, as Carbolic Acid, Chloride of Lime, Formaldehyde, etc. DISSOLVENT.--A medicine that promotes solution of tissues of the body, as Potassium Iodide, etc. DIURETIC.--A medicine that increases the secretions of the urinary organs, as Potassium Nitrate, Buchu, Turpentine, Spirits Ether Nit, etc. DRASTIC.--A medicine having a severe purgative or cathartic effect on the bowels, as Croton Oil, etc. EBOLIC.--A medicine causing contraction of the uterus, and thus producing abortion, as Ergot, etc. ELECTUARY.--A substance used to lessen irritability or increase the palatability of medicines, as Sugar, Honey, Molasses, Water, etc. ELIMINATIVE.--A medicine having power of expelling or casting out, especially waste products, as Arecoline, Magnesium Sulphate, etc. EMETIC.--A substance or medicine having the power to induce vomiting, as Apomorphine, Ipecac, etc. EMMENAGOGUE.--A medicine which stimulates menstrual flow, as Potassium Permanganate, etc. EMOLLIENT.--A substance used externally to soften, sooth and relax parts to which they are applied as vegetable poultices, oils, etc. EPISPASTIC.--A medicine producing a blister, as Cantharides, Aqua Ammonia Fort, etc. ERRHINE.--A medicine that increases nasal secretions, as Formalin, Capsicum, etc. EVACUANT.--A medicine which causes the emptying of an organ, especially the bowels, as Magnesium Sulphate, Aloes, etc. EXCITANT.--A medicine that arouses functional activity, as Nux Vomica, Alcohol, etc. EXHILARANT.--A medicine which cheers or stimulates the mind, as Strychnine, Alcohol, etc.