The Joy of Vocab Units 11-15 Flashcards
Antibiotic
A medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms
Antidote
A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison
Antihistamine
A drug or other compound that inhibits the physiological effects of used esp. in the treatment of allergies
Antioxidant
A substance that inhibits oxidation, esp. one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products
Antipathy
A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion
Antiseptic
of, relating to, or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Antithesis
A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
Antiviral
Medicine (chiefly of a drug or treatment) effective against viruses
Anatomy
The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, esp. as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts
Dissect
Methodically cut up (a body, part, or plant) in order to study its internal parts
Excise
To cut out or remove
Fratricidal
Relating to or denoting conflict within a single family or organization
Incision
A surgical cut made in skin or flesh
Laparotomy
A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for surgery
Lobotomy
A surgical operation involving incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental illness
Vivisection
The practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research (used only by people who are opposed to such work.)
