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Chapter 9 Vocab
Question | Answer |
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Antiemetic | Agent that stops nausea and vomiting |
Antihypertensive | agent that decreases blood pressure |
Ayurveda | A holistic traditional medical system originating in India; Prevention is emphasized in this practice |
Chiropractic | Manual manipulation of the joint and muscles |
Diagnosis | A physician's recognition of a condition or disease based on outward signs and symptoms and confirming test |
Herb | Any non-woody plant that is valued for its aroma or medicinal value, flavor, or other properties |
Homeopathy | A system of therapy based on the belief that dilutions or medicinal substance that causes a specific symptom can be used to treat an illness with the same symptoms |
Placebo | Inert compound believed by the patient to be an active agent |
Prophylaxis | to prevent disease |
synthetic medicine | medication made in a laboratory from a chemical process |