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TERMINOLOGY SET (1)
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Health Care
Undergraduate 2
03/16/2009

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Term
Buccal Tablet
Definition
Tablet made to be placed between the cheek and the gum.
Term
Antipsychotic
Definition
Depresses brain function or corrects chemical imbalance in the brain.
Term
Antibiotic
Definition
Kills or slows down the growth of bacteria.
Term
Anticonvulsant
Definition
Controls seizures.
Term
Angina
Definition
Chest pain caused by poor blood supply to the heart muscle.
Term
Anti-inflammatory
Definition
Decreases inflammation.
Term
Anticoagulant
Definition
Prevents the blood from clotting.
Term
Axilla
Definition
The underarm area, a.k.a. the "armpit."
Term
Aphasia
Definition
Loss of the ability to speak.
Term
Antacid
Definition
Neutralizes stomach acid.
Term
Antifungal
Definition
Interferes with the growth of a fungus.
Term
Capsule
Definition
Hard or soft, soluble containers of a suitable substance, for enclosing a dose of medicine, usually for oral administration.
Term
Absorb
Definition
To soak up or take in.
Term
Antihistamine
Definition
Dries mucus secretions in the respiratory tract.
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Analgesic
Definition
Relieves pain without the loss of consciousness.
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Cardiac
Definition
Having to do with the heart.
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Clean
Definition
Free of disease causing bacteria.
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Adverse Reaction
Definition
A range of untoward effects (unintended and occurring at normal doses) of drugs that cause mild to severe side effects, including anaphylaxis (cardiovascular collapse). Adverse reactions are always undesirable.
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