Medical Terms Flashcards
A drug used to treat both the intestinal and extra-intestinal forms of amebic infections. The ideal amebacide is capable of eliminating amebic cysts from the intestines.
Amebacide
Chemically inert powder which have the ability to adsorb gases, toxins and bacteria
Adsorbent
Failure of menstruation
Amenorrhea
A central nervous system (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 ( inflammation of joints)
Antiarthritic
A substance given to counteract poison
Antidote
A substance that 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 cause by several species of protozoa, Plasmodium
Antimalarial
An agent that kills microorganisms or suppresses their multiplication or growth
Antimicrobial agent
Includes alcohol and several creams cool by evaporation
Antiphlogistic
An agent which stimulates sexual desire
Aphrodisiac
A medication or agent which causes contraction or constriction of tissues.
Astringent
An agent capable of producing ataraxia ( perfect peace or calmness); a tranquilizer
Ataractic
A substance used empirically to increase salivary and gastric secretion to improve appetite
Bitters
Inflammation of the lungs
Bronchitis
A soft semiliquid external application which either stimulate a body surface or alleviate an inflamed area by supplying medicating substance in the presence of heat and moisture.
Cataplasm or poultice
A tropical agent that causes destruction of tissues at the site of application
Caustic (corrosive)
A medication used to increase the flow of bile
Cholagogue
Inflammation of the colon (large intestines)
Colitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelids and covering the part of the eyeball
Conjunctivitis
An agent that prevents passage of active spermatozoa from the vagina into the uterus
Contraceptive
Inflammation of the urinary bladder
Cystitis
A protective agent which is employed primarily to alleviate irritation particularly of mucous membranes or abraded tissue. They are also often applied to the skin
Demulcent
A substance that masks offensive odors
Deodorant
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
Preparations used to remove hair from the body
Depilatories
An agent used to promote sweating or perspiration
Diaphoretic
Painful or difficult menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
A bland, fatty or oleaginous substance which may be applied locally, particularly to the skin and also to mucous membranes or abraded tissues
Emollient
Proteins whose biologic function is the catalysis (hastening) of chemical reactions in living system that are highly specific
Enzymes or biocatalysts
Inflammation of the stomach
Gastritis
Inflammation of gums
Gingivitis
An agent that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood through erythocytes
Hematinic
Inflammation of the membrane covering the brain and the spinal cord
Meningitis
Inflammation of the kidney
Nephritis
Inflammation of the nerves
Neuritis
Drugs that stimulate the smooth muscles of the uterus
Oxytocics
A medication given o relieve, not to cure or a form of treatment directed toward relief rather than a cure, as in some cases of extensive cancer.
Palliative
Inflammation of the veins
Phlebitis
Inflammation of the nose
Rhinitis
Inflammation of the mouth
Stomatitis
