Pharmaceutical Terminology - B,C Flashcards
B Cells
White blood cells that develop in the bone marrow and are the source of antibodies.
BID
Twice a day.
Bacillus
Rod-shaped bacteria.
Bacteria
Single-cell organisms that can sometimes cause infections, such as strep throat and bacterial pneumonia.
Bacteriophage
A type of virus that destroys bacteria; also called phage.
Beta Blocker
Class of drugs used mostly for the management of arrhythmias and cardio-protection.
Binding Ligand
A molecule that attaches specifically to an active biological molecule or receptor by chemical bonds.
Bioavailibility
A measure of the rate and extent of a medication absorption.
Biopharmaceuticals
Drugs derived from biological sources.
Biotechnology
The use of biological processes to develop or manufacture such products as drugs. Includes vaccines.
Blood-brain Barrier
The barrier of cells that surround the blood vessels serving the central nervous system (CNS).
BPC
Bulk pharmaceutical chemical.
C
Constipation
CAM
Complementary or alternative medicine.
CBER
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research - The arm of the FDA concerned with regulation of most biological products.
CD
Cluster of differentiation.
CDC
Center for Disease Control Prevention - A part of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of Americans at home and abroad.
CDER
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - Unit of the FDA with responsibility for oversight of all non-biological drugs and selected biologics.
cDNA
Complementary DNA.
Cell Line
A collection of cells that will proliferate indefinitely when provided with appropriate space to grow and fresh medium to feed on.
Cell
The fundamental self-contained unit of life.