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
An agent which stimulates sexual desire.
Aphrodisiac
A medication which causes contraction or constriction of tissues.
Astringent
An agent capable of producing ataraxia. A tranquilizer.
Ataractic
A substance used empirically to increase salivary and gastric secretion and to improve appetite.
Bitters
Inflammation of the lungs.
Bronchitis
