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| blocker - | Another term for an antagonist drug, because antagonists block the action of neurotransmitters.
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| homeostasis - | The state of equilibrium of the body.
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| analgesia - | A state in which pain isn't felt even though a painful condition exists.
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| antipyretic - | Reduces fever.
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| antipruitic - | Stops itching.
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| antivirals - | Inhibit the replication of viruses (and so are virustatic).
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| antifungals - | Used to treat fungal infections.
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| bactericidal - | Bacteria killing.
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| bacteriostatic - | Bacteria inhibiting.
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| protease inhibitor - | An antiviral used for HIV and hepatitis C that blocks the enzyme responsible for viral replication.
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| metastasized - | When cancer cells spread beyond their original state.
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| neoplasm - | A new and abnormal tissue growth, often referring to cancer cells.
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| remission - | A state in which cancer cells are inactive.
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| arrhythmia - | An abnormal heart rhythm.
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| cardiac cycle - | The contraction and relaxation of the heart that pumps blood through the cardiovascular system.
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| diastolic pressure - | The minimum blood pressure when the heart relaxes; the second number in a blood pressure reading.
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| electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) - | A graph of the heart's rhythms.
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| embolism, embolus - | A clot that has traveled in the bloodstream to a point where it obstructs flow.
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| systolic pressure - | The maximum blood pressure when the heart contracts; the first number in a blood pressure reading.
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| thrombus- | A blood clot.
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| dermatological - | A product used to treat a skin condition.
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| integumentary system - | The body covering, i.e., skin, hair, and nails.
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| electrolytes - | Substances that in solution form ions that conduct an electrical current.
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| extracellular fluid - | The fluid outside the body's individual cells found in plasma and tissue fluid.
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| interstitial fluid - | Tissue fluid.
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| intracellular fluid - | Cell fluid.
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| anemia - | A decrease in hemoglobin, or red blood cells.
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| hemostatic drugs - | Drugs that prevent excessive bleeding.
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| endocrine system - | A system of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
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| hormones - | Chemicals produced by the body that regulate body functions and processes.
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| hyperthyroidism - | A condition in which thyroid level secretions are above normal, often referred to as an overactive thyroid.
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| hypothyroidism - | A condition in which thyroid level secretions are below normal, often referred to as an underactive thyroid.
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| corticosteroid - | Hormonal steroid substances produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland.
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| glucagon - | A hormone that helps convert amino acids to glucose.
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| insulin - | A hormone that controls the body's use of glucose.
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| androgens - | Male sex characteristic hormones.
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| estrogens - | Female sex characteristic hormones that are involved in calcium and phosphorous conservation.
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| progesterone - | Female sex characteristic hormone involved in ovulation prevention.
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| testosterone - | The primary androgen.
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| gout - | A painful inflammatory condition in which excess uric acid accumulates in the joints.
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| rheumatoid arthritis - | A disease in which the body's immune system attacks joint tissue.
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| conjunctivitis - | Inflammation of the conjunctiva (eyelid lining).
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| glaucoma - | Abnormally high pressure within the eye leading to optic nerve damage and loss of vision.
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| mydriatics - | Drugs that dilate the pupil.
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