Pharmacology Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Abuse | The excessive or improper use of a substance, person, or animal. |
Addiction | The physical or psychological dependency on a substance. |
Administer | To give. |
Bioassay | The process of determining the strength and quailty of a drug by testing it on an animal or on an isolated organ. |
Biologics | A term used more restrictively for a class of medications(either approved or in development) that are produced by means of biological processes involving recombinant DNA technology. Including vaccines, blood and blood components. |
Biotechnology | The biological and engineering study of the relationship between human beings and machines. |
Controlled Substance | A drug that has the potential for addiction and abuse. |
Dispense | To prepare and give out. |
Genetic Engineering | The synthesis, alteration, or repair of genetic material through the application of engineering principles. |
Narcotic | Producing sleep or stupor, A narcotic drug is one that depresses the central nervous system and in moderate dosages, rlieves pain, and produces sleep. Most narcotics are habit-forming. |
Pharmacopeia | Authorized publication on drugs and their preparations. Generally refers to a book containing formulas and information that provides a standard for preparation and dispensation of drugs. |
Practitioner | One who has met the professional and legal requirements of a certain occupation or profession. |
Prescribe | To order or recommend the use of a drug, diet, or other form of therapy. |
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