Finals - Medical Terms Flashcards
A drug used to treat both intestinal and extra-intestinal forms of amebic infections.
Amebacide
Chemically inert powder which have the ability to adsorb gases, toxins, and bacteria
Adsorbent
Failure of menstruation
Amenorrhea
A CNS stimulant which is employed primarily to counter act drug-induced respiratory depression. This action is largely the result of a direct stimulation of the respiratory center.
Analeptic
Lack of desire for food
Anorexia
A drug that induces loss of appetite for food.
Anorexic or anorectic
A medication used to combat or relieve the distress and pain of arthritis.
Antiarthritic
A substance given to counteract poison.
Antidote
A substance which relieves itching.
Antipruritic
A drug used to relieve or prevent spasm.
Antispasmodic
An agent that relieves or prevents flatulence.
Antiflatulent
A medical preparation containing a significant quantity of chemical substance that is produced by microorganism or artificially by synthesis and that has the capacity to inhibit or destroy microorganisms in dilute solution.
Antibiotic
A drug used in the treatment of malaria.
Antimalaria
An agent that kills microorganisms or suppresses their multiplication or growth.
Antimicrobial agent
Includes alcohol amd several creams cool by evaporation.
Antiphlogistic
