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Chapter 8
Vocab Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |