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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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show Physical and psychologic dependence on and craving for a drug.  
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show Combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each.  
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aerosol   show
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amphetamine   show
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analgesic   show
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anaphylaxis   show
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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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show Drug that lowers blood pressure by preventing angiotensin from acting on receptors in blood vessels.  
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antacid   show
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show Combination of two drugs gives less than the sum of the effects of each together.  
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antiandrogen   show
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antiarrhythmic   show
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show Chemical substance that has the ability to inhibit or destroy foreign organisms in the body.  
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anticoagulant   show
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show Drug that prevents convulsions and seizures.  
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antidepressant   show
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antidiabetic   show
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antidiarrheal   show
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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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antinauseant   show
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antiplatelet   show
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antipruritic   show
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antipyretic   show
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antiulcer   show
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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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bacteriostatic   show
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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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show Commercial name for a drug; trade or trademark name.  
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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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cardiovascular   show
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show Drug that relieves constipation.  
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chemical name   show
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chemotherapy   show
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contraindication   show
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diuretic   show
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emetic   show
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endocrine   show
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show Antibiotic that is extracted from a red (erythr/o) mold (-mycin).  
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show Female hormone that promotes secondary sex characteristics and supports reproductive tissues.  
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show Pertaining to the stomach and intestinal.  
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show Legal, noncommercial name for a drug.  
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glucocorticoid   show
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hypnotic   show
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hypodermic   show
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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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show Administration of drugs in gaseous or vapor form through the nose or mouth.  
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intrathecal   show
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laxative   show
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show Study of new drug synthesis and the relationship between the chemical structure of a drug and its biologic effect.  
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molecular pharmacology   show
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narcotic   show
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show Drugs that are given by mouth.  
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parenteral administration   show
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pharmacist   show
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show Study of the effects and strength of a drug within the body.  
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show Calculation of drug concentration in tissues and body fluids over a period of time.  
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show Specialist in the study of the properties, uses, and actions of drugs.  
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pharmacology   show
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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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respiratory drug   show
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sedative   show
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show Adverse effect that routinely results from the use of a drug.  
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show Drug that excites and promotes activity.  
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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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synergistic   show
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syringe   show
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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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toxicology   show
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show Drug that controls anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior.  
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transport   show
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vasodilator   show
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show Substance found in foods and essential in small quantities for growth and good health.  
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