| antichlor | <chemistry> Any substance (but especially sodium hyposulphite) used in removing the excess of chlorine left in paper pulp or stuffs after bleaching. Origin: Pref. Anti- + chlorine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| anticholagogue | Rarely used term for an agent or process that reduces or suspends the flow of bile. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anticholesteraemic agents | Substances that promote a reduction of blood cholesterol levels. (12 Dec 1998) |
| anticholinergenic | <pharmacology> Refers to an agent that inhibits parasympathetic neural activity by blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce (09 Oct 1997) |
| anticholinergic | <pharmacology> An agent that blocks the parasympathetic nerves. Synonym: parasympatholytic. (18 Nov 1997) |
| anticholinesterase | <pharmacology> An agent, such as nerve gas, that blocks nerve impulses by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme cholinesterase. (09 Oct 1997) |