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Chapter 11
Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Antibiotic | drug usually derived from living organisms. |
| Antibody | immunizing substance formed in the body to counteract an invading antigen. |
| Anticlimax | sudden drop in importance or dignity, either in writing or speaking, creating a humorous effect. |
| Anticoagulant | substance that delays or prevents coagulation. |
| Anticorrosive | counteracting or preventing corrosion. |
| Antidote | remedy that counteracts a poison. |
| Antiestablishment | opposed to the principles of a ruling class or inner circle. |
| Antihistamine | Drug that helps prevent histamine from causing allergice reactions or cold symptoms. |
| Antihypertensice | Effective in reducing high blood pressure. |
| Antimacassar | Small cover for arms or blacks of sofas or chairs, either as a decoration or protection from soiling. |
| Antioxident | Chemical compound that slows down oxidation. |
| Antipathy | Strong feeling against someone or something; dislike; aversion. |
| Antipersonnel | Designed for use against an enemy nation's military personnel or civilians, rather thatn its equipment. |
| Antipodes | parts of the earth, or their inhabitants, directly opposite one another on the globe. |
| Antipyretic | substance that reduces fever |
| Antiscorbutic | preventing or relieving scurvy |
| Antiseptic | Substance that combats the germs that cause sepsis; germicide |
| Antithesis | Exact opposite; contrast |
| Antitrust | Opposing or intended to oppose, trusts. |
| Antiviral | Acting to make a virus ineffective. |