Term | Definition |
hives | raised red bumps on the skin most often caused by an allergic reaction |
wheal | a raised mark on the skin; characteristic of many allergic reactions |
ulcer | An open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal. |
tumor | A swelling of a part of the body, generally without inflammation, caused by an abnormal growth of tissue, whether benign or malignant |
teratogen | An agent or factor that causes malformation of an embryo |
malignant | Very virulent or infectious |
benign | Gentle; kindly |
cancer | The disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. |
carcinogenic | Having the potential to cause cancer |
cytotoxic agent | the quality of being toxic to cells |
analgesic | any member of the group of drugs used to achieve analgesia, relief from pain |
antibiotic | A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms. |
antiemetic | a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting |
antihistamine | A drug or other compound that inhibits the physiological effects of histamine, used esp. in the treatment of allergies |
decongestant | - a type of pharmaceutical drug that is used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract |
laxative | A food or drug that stimulates evacuation of the bowels |
mineral | A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence |
narcotic | A drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes, esp. an illegal one |
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) | medicines that relieve pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation |
steroid | Any of numerous naturally occurring or synthetic fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings and including the sterols and bile acids, adrenocortical and sex hormones, certain natural drugs such as digitalis comp |