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Pharmacology Terms

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Definition
Adipose   fatty  
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Alopecia   baldness  
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Anaphylactic reaction   allergic reaction to re-exposure to an antigen that patient was previously exposed to.  
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Antecubital   of or relating to the inner or front surface of forearm  
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Antipyretic   Agent that reduces fever.  
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Benign   Not malignant  
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Coagulation   Act of changing from a fluid into a thickened mass  
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Congestive heart failure   Condition marked by weakness, edema, and shortness of breath, caused by inability of heart to maintain adequate blood circulation.  
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Diuretic   Tending to increase urine excretion.  
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Dyspepsia   Disturbed indigestion  
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Epitaxis   Nosebleed  
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Extravasation   Escape of fluids into surrounding tissue.  
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Hemophilla   Sex-linked hereditary blood defect occurring in males and characterized by delayed clotting of blood and difficulty in controlling hemorrhage.  
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Hepatic   Associated with the liver.  
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Percutaneous   Performed through the skin.  
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Hypertrophy   Excessive development of an organ or part.  
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Iodination   To treat with iodine or iodine compound.  
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Metabolic acidosis   Growth and increase of size of muscle cells.  
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Multiple myeloma   Disease of bone marrow that is characterized by presence of numerous myelomas in various bones of body.  
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Oliguria   Reduced urine excretion.  
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Peripheral   Of, related to, or located near a periphery or surface part.  
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Phlebitis   Vein inflammation  
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Schizophrenia   Psychotic disorder characterized by loss of contact with environment, disintegration of personality.  
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Sickle-cell Disease   Inherited blood disorder affecting RBCs  
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Systemic   Affecting entire body system  
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Tinnitis   Ringing in the ears.  
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Toxicity   Quality, state or relative degree of being toxic  
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Urticaria   Skin condition characterized by itchy welts; hives  
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Vertigo   Disorder of inner ear, where person's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily.  
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Vasodilators   Agents that cause relaxation of blood vessels.  
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