some definitions Flashcards
insufflation
the act of blowing something into a body cavity.
expectorant
promotes the secretion of sputum (type of thick mucus).
entheogenic
a drug that causes one to become inspired or to experience feelings of inspiration, often in a religious or spiritual manner
chorea
a neurological disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements affecting especially the shoulders, hips, and face.
tics
a habitual spasmodic contraction of the muscles, most often in the face
athetosis
a condition in which abnormal muscle contractions cause involuntary writhing movements. It affects some people with cerebral palsy, impairing speech and use of the hands.
diuretics
causing increased passing of urine
nootropic
Used to enhance memory and other cognitive function
eugeroics
also known as wakefulness-promoting agents and wakefulness-promoting drugs, are a class of drugs that promote wakefulness and alertness.
neurotrophics
relating to the growth of nervous tissue.
stimulant
causing raised levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
depressant
causing reduced functional or nervous activity.
parasympathomimetic
sometimes called a cholinomimetic drug or cholinergic receptor stimulating agent, is a substance that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS). These chemicals are also called cholinergic drugs because of acetylcholne (Ach) is the neurotransmitter used by the PSNS.
parasympatholytic
it is an agent that blocks the action of the parasympathetic nervous sytem; anticholinergic
cycloplegia
paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye.
