musculoskeletal drugs Flashcards
1
Q
anabolic steroid
an-ah-BOL-ik STER-oyd
A
prescription drug used by some athletes to increase muscle mass
2
Q
analgesia
an-al-JEE-zee-ah
A
state in which pain is reduced
3
Q
analgesic
an-al-JEE-zick
A
agent that produces analgesia
4
Q
antipyretic
AN-tee-pie-RET-ik
A
agent that reduces fever
5
Q
cytokine
SIGH-toh-kine
A
a hormone like proyein that regulates the intensity of an immune response
6
Q
ingredient
in-GREE-dee-ent
A
an element in a mixture
7
Q
metabolism
meh-TAB-oh-lizm
A
the constantly changing physical and chemical processes in the cell
8
Q
metabolite
meh-TAB-oh-lite
A
any product of metabolism
9
Q
ultrasound
UL-trah-sownd
A
very high frequency sound waves
