Anagen - (ana-gen)
The growth phase of the hair cycle during which new hair is formed
Anal - (a-nal)
Pertaining to the anus
Anal canal - (an-al can-al)
Tubular last part of the large intestine; ends in the anus
Analgaesic - (an-al-ge-sic)
A medicine used to relieve pain; capable of relieving pain.
Anaphylaxis - (ana-phy-lax-es)
Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction; in severe cases, this can include potentially deadly anaphylactic shock
Androgens - (an-dro-gens)
A class of sex hormones
Angioedema - (An-gio-ede-ma)
A severe variant of urticaria; can be potentially life-threatening
Ankylosis - (an-ky-lo-sis)
Abnormal adhesion / fusion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
Anorgasmia - (an-or-gas-mia)
Absence of an orgasm
Antibiotic - (An-tee-bye-o-tik)
A medicine that can inhibit the growth of or destroy microorganisms such as bacteria