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Kinns Chapter 33
Term | Definition |
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angina pectoris | A spasmlike pain in the chest caused by myocardial anoxia. |
bronchodilator | A drug that relaxes contractions of the smooth muscle of the bronchioles to improve lung ventilation. |
cirrhosis | A chronic, degenerative disease of the liver that interferes with normal liver function. |
colloidal | Pertaining to a gluelike substance. |
enteric-coated | A term that refers to an oral medication that is coated to protect the drug against the stomach juices; this design is used to ensure that the medicine is absorbed in the small intestine. |
generic | A medication that is not protected by trademark. |
hypercholesterolemia | Elevated blood levels of cholesterol. |
lumen | An open space, such as within a blood vessel, the intestine, the inside of a needle, or an examining instrument. |
metabolic alkalosis | A condition characterized by significant loss of acid in the body or an increased amount of bicarbonate; severe form can lead to coma and death. |
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs | Medications sold without a prescription. |
spermicide | A chemical substance that kills sperms cells. |
therapeutic range | The blood concentration of a drug that produces the desired effect without toxicity. |
tinnitus | A noise sensation of ringing heard in one or both ears. |