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Language of Medicine Chapter 21 - Created by MTatHome.com

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show Drug that lowers blood pressure (antihypertensive).  
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addiction   show
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additive action   show
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show Particles of drug suspended in air.  
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show Central nervous system stimulant.  
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show Drug that relieves pain.  
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show Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered drug or to a foreign protein (antigen).  
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show Male hormone.  
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show Absence of nervous feeling or sensation.  
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show Drug that reduces or eliminates nervous sensation.  
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angiotensin II receptor antagonist   show
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antacid   show
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antagonistic action   show
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antiandrogen   show
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show Drug that treats abnormal heart rhythms.  
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antibiotic   show
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anticoagulant   show
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anticonvulsant   show
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show Drug that relieves symptoms of depression.  
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antidiabetic   show
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show Drug that prevents diarrhea.  
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antidote   show
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antiemetic   show
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show Drug that blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy.  
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show Drug that relieves nausea and vomiting; antiemetic.  
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show Drug that reduces the tendency of platelets to stick together and form a clot.  
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antipruritic   show
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antipyretic   show
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show Drug that inhibits the secretion of acid by cells lining the stomach.  
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antiviral   show
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show Drug that reduces estrogen in the blood by blocking the enzyme, aromatase.  
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bactericidal   show
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show Pertaining to inhibiting bacterial growth.  
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beta-blocker   show
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show Drug that prevents bone loss in osteoporosis and osteopenia.  
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brand name   show
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bronchodilator   show
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show Central nervous system stimulant.  
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calcium channel blocker   show
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show Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular drugs act on the heart and blood vessels; ACE inhibitors, diuretics, beta-blockers, and statins.  
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cathartic   show
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show Chemical formula for a drug.  
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chemotherapy   show
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contraindication   show
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diuretic   show
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show Drug that promotes vomiting.  
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endocrine   show
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erythromycin   show
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estrogen   show
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show Pertaining to the stomach and intestinal.  
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generic name   show
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show Hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar and reduces tissue inflammation.  
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hypnotic   show
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show Pertaining to under the skin.  
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show Pertaining to a condition that is produced (-genic) by a physician or treatment (iatr/o).  
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show Unexpected effect produced in a particularly sensitive individual, but not seen in most patients.  
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inhalation   show
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intrathecal   show
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show Weak cathartic; promotes movement of feces through the colon.  
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medicinal chemistry   show
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molecular pharmacology   show
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narcotic   show
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oral administration   show
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parenteral administration   show
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pharmacist   show
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pharmacodynamics   show
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pharmacokinetics   show
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show Specialist in the study of the properties, uses, and actions of drugs.  
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show Study of the properties, uses, and actions of drugs.  
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pharmacy   show
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progestin   show
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show Drug that relieves constipation and is a strong cathartic.  
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show Target substance with which a drug interacts in the body.  
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show Drugs are inserted through the anus into the rectum.  
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show Treats asthma, emphysema, and infections that affect breathing; bronchodilators are respiratory drugs.  
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show Mild sleep inducing agent that relaxes a patient without necessarily producing sleep.  
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show Adverse effect that routinely results from the use of a drug.  
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stimulant   show
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show Pertaining to under the skin.  
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show Pertaining to under the tongue.  
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show Drug action in which the combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug.  
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show Pertaining to synergism.  
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show Instrument for introducing or withdrawing fluids from the body.  
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thyroid hormone   show
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tolerance   show
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show Drugs are applied locally on the skin or mucous membranes of the body; ointments, lotions, and creams are examples.  
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show Harmful effect of a drug.  
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show Branch of pharmacology that studies harmful chemicals and their effects on the body.  
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tranquilizer   show
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show Movement of a drug across a cell membrane into body cells.  
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vasodilator   show
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vitamin   show
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