11 anisakiasis
exercise anaerobic exercise noun exercise that involves the exchange of energy in the muscles
without the use of oxygen
metabolism anaerobic metabolismnoun the breakdown of carbon and fats into energy without the
presence of oxygen
anaphylactic adjective relating to or caused by extreme sensitivity to a substance
shock anaphylactic shock noun a sudden severe, sometimes fatal reaction to something such
as an ingested substance or a bee sting
anaphylaxis noun 1. extreme sensitivity to a substance introduced into the body 2. same
as anaphylactic shock
anchovy noun a small fish with a strong, salty taste, used, e.g., on pizzas and in salade
niçoise
essence anchovy essence noun a liquid extract of cured and salted anchovies used as a
flavouring
ancylostomiasis noun a disease caused by a hookworm, with symptoms of weakness
and anaemia. Also called hookworm disease
andrographis noun a herbal remedy said to boost the body’s immune system
androstenedione noun a dietary supplement that increases testosterone production,
energy, strength and muscle development (NOTE: Unwanted side effects include disruption
of hormonal balance, leading to aggressive behaviour, mood swings and hair loss.)
anencephaly noun a severe birth defect that can be prevented by the mother taking folic
acid before and during pregnancy
hair angel hair noun pasta in the form of long, very fine strands
angelica noun a plant with dark green stems that are crystallised with sugar and used in
confectionery
angina noun a medical condition in which lack of blood to the heart causes severe chest
pains
angiotensin noun a hormone that causes blood pressure to rise, formed in the blood by a
series of processes that can be influenced by drugs
converting enzyme angiotensin-converting enzyme noun same as ACE
converting enzyme inhibitor angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor noun a drug that counters the effect of
an enzyme that causes high blood pressure
bitters Angostura bitters a trade name for a bitter-tasting flavouring for alcoholic drinks, made
from herbs and spices
stomatitis angular stomatitis noun inflammation at the corners of the mouth caused by vitamin
B2 deficiency
fat animal fat noun fat rendered from animal sources, e.g. lard and ghee
heat animal heat noun same as diet-induced thermogenesis
nutrition animal nutrition noun the study of how to feed animals for maximum productivity
product animal product noun any foodstuff or non-food product that comes from an animal, e.g.
meat, eggs, leather and wool
testing animal testing noun the development of a drug or cosmetic product using animals as
early testers, to determine the possible effects on humans
welfare animal welfare noun the idea that animals raised on farms should be treated humanely
and protected from unnecessary pain or distress
anisakiasis noun same as herringworm disease