| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | An infectious disease of the throat and the air passage which become inflamed and swollen and are coated with a fibrinous exudates. |
| Discutient | a substance for removing skin or growths on the skin. |
| Disinfecant | An agent that destroys the germs or inhibiting their activity. |
| Diuretic | A drug which increases the secretion and discharge of urine/ a substance which increases the flow of urine. |
| Dizziness | A sensation of irregular and whirling motion. |
| Dropsy | a general accumulation of fluid in the body. |
| Dugouts | boats made of hollow logs. |
| Dye and ink | substance used to stain or tint. |
| Dysentery | A group of diseases characterized by painful diarrhoea often accompanied by blood and mucous caused by bacteria or protozoa/ diarrhea produced by irritation of the bowels. |
| Dysmenorrhoea | Unusually painful and difficult menstruation. |
