amygdalotomy

(am-ig-dal-ot’o-me). absci ion of a tonsil. uvular (am-ig’dal-o-u’vu-lar). Ρετ- taining to the amygdala and the uvula of the cerelum. amygdophenin (am-ig-do-fe’nin). Phenylglycolylphenetidin. Its acetyl derivative is antiseptic and febrifuge. amykos (ah-mi’kos) (Gr. a neg. + μῦκος impure]. An antiseptic wash of borax. thymol, and glycerin. amyl] tam’il) (Gr. ἄμυλον starch]. The univalent radical, C,H,;- 8. acetate, a colorle , limpid liquid. C.H,,.C,H,0,. prepared by distilling one part amylic alcohol, two parts pota ium acetate, and one of concentrated sulphuric acid. a. alcohol. See under alcohol. a. chlorid, a colorle liquid. C,;H,,Cl: a slow but profound anesthetic. a. drid. See pentane. a. iodid, a volatile compound, C,H,,I, used in dyspnea and heart affections by inhalation. a. nitrite, a yellowish, volatile, fragrant liquid, C3H,NO,. It is a vasodilator and heart stimulant, and is used to arrest spasm in epilepsy, malaria, and angina pectoris, and is an antidote to chloroform. Dose, $-1 min. (0.0165-0.066 c.c.); by inhalation, 2-5 min. (0.133-0.333 cc). 8. salicylate, a compound used like methyl salicylate in rheumatism. a. valerate, a. valerian ate, a colorle liquid, the so-called apple-oil, C;H,,C;H,O,. It is an artificial flavoring substance, and is used for its action on the liver in colic from gall- Stones. Dose, 2-3 min. (0.133-0.2 c.c.). amylaceous (am-il-a’she-us) [L. amryla’ceus]. Starchy: containing starch; of the nature of starch. amylamin (am-il-am’in). A poisonous liquid base, C,H\,N, sometimes found in cod-liver oil, and formed by the decomposition of yeast. a. hyhiorate, a compound, C;H,;,HCl, used as an antipyretic. Dose, 7-15 gr. (0.45—1 gm.). Incision or 61