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antioxidant
A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
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apoptosis inducer
Any substance that induces the process of apoptosis (programmed cell death) in multi-celled organisms.
estrogen receptor antagonist
An antagonist at the estrogen receptor.
antiprotozoal drug
Any antimicrobial drug which is used to treat or prevent protozoal infections.
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estrogen receptor antagonist
An antagonist at the estrogen receptor.
antineoplastic agent
A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.
vasodilator agent
A drug used to cause dilation of the blood vessels.
anti-inflammatory agent
Any compound that has anti-inflammatory effects.
insecticide
Strictly, a substance intended to kill members of the class Insecta. In common usage, any substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling or controlling insects.
antiprotozoal drug
Any antimicrobial drug which is used to treat or prevent protozoal infections.
platelet aggregation inhibitor
A drug or agent which antagonizes or impairs any mechanism leading to blood platelet aggregation, whether during the phases of activation and shape change or following the dense-granule release reaction and stimulation of the prostaglandin-thromboxane system.
antilipemic drug
A substance used to treat hyperlipidemia (an excess of lipids in the blood).
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