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Antibiotic
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drug, usually derived from living organisms, that combats bacterial infection
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Antibody
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Immunizing substance formed in the body to counteract an invading antigen
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Anticlimax
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sudden drop in importance or dignity, either in writing or speaking, creating a humorous effect
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Anticoagulant
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substance that delays or prevents coagulation (blood clotting)
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Anticorrosive
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Counteracting or preventing corrosion
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Antidote
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remedy that counteracts a poison
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Antiestablishment
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opposed to the principles of a ruling class or inner circle
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antihistamine
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drug that helps prevent histamine from causing allergic reactions or cold symptons
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Antihypertensive
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effective in reducing high blood pressure
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antimacassar
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small over for arms or backs of sofas or chairs, either as a decoration or a protection from soiling
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antioxidant
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chemical compound that slows down oxidation and checks deterioration
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antipathy
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strong feeling against someone or something, dislike; aversion
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Antipersonnel
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designed for use against an enemy nation's military personnel or civilians, rather than its equipment
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Antipodes
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parts of the earth, or their inhabitants, directly opposite one another on the globe
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Antipyretic
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substance that reduces fever
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antiscorbutic
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preventing or relieveing scurvy
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antispetic
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substance that combats the germs that cause sepsis, germicide
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Antithesis
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exact opposite; contrast
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Antitrust
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opposing, or intended to oppose, trusts
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Antiviral
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acting to make a virus ineffective
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