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Chapter 8
Vocab Review
Term | Definition |
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local effect | When drug activity is at the site of administration. |
systemic effect | When a drug is introduced into the venous (circulatory) system and carried to the site of activity. |
disintegration | The breaking apart of a tablet into smaller pieces. |
dissolution | When the smaller pieces of a disintegrated tablet dissolve into a solution. |
emulsifier | A stabilizing agent in emulsions. |
emulsions | Mixture of two liquids that don't mix with each other; one liquid is dispersed through the other by mixing and using a stabilizer called a emulsifier. |
sterile | A sterile condition is one that is free of ALL microorganisms, both harmful and harmless. |
diluent | A solvent that dissolves a freeze-dried powder or dilutes a solution. |
conjunctiva | The eyelid lining. |