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Basic Principles of Pharmacology
Terminology
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Pharmacology
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06/20/2013

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Acetylation
Definition
A mechanism in which a drug is processed by enzymes.
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Additive effect
Definition
The combined effect of two drugs given at the same time that have similar effects.
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Adrenergic
Definition
Having the characteristics of the sympathetic division of the ANS.
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Adsorb
Definition
To gather or stick to a surface in a condensed layer.
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affinity
Definition
The intensity/strength of the attraction between a drug and its receptor.
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Agonist
Definition
A drug that causes a physiologic response in the receptor to which it binds.
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Alkaloids
Definition
A group of plant based substances containing nitrogen and found in nature.
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