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Ciencia Médica - Tipos de medicina

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antidepressant

a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

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antidote

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

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antiviral

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

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antiviral

(of a drug) effective against viral infections caused by a virus

(of a drug) effective against viral infections caused by a virus

(of a drug) effective against viral infections caused by a virus

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amphetamine

a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction

a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction

a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction

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analgesic

a pain-relieving medication

a pain-relieving medication

a pain-relieving medication

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antacid

medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

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anticoagulant

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

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anti-inflammatory

the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling

the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling

the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling

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barbiturate

any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system

any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system

any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system

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beta blocker

a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline

a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline

a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline

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decongestant

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

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depressant

a substance, such as a medication or alcohol, that slows down the central nervous system, causing relaxation and reduced function

a substance, such as a medication or alcohol, that slows down the central nervous system, causing relaxation and reduced function

a substance, such as a medication or alcohol, that slows down the central nervous system, causing relaxation and reduced function

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emetic

a substance that causes vomiting and is used in cases of poisoning or overdose to remove harmful substances from the stomach

a substance that causes vomiting and is used in cases of poisoning or overdose to remove harmful substances from the stomach

a substance that causes vomiting and is used in cases of poisoning or overdose to remove harmful substances from the stomach

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expectorant

a medicine that helps clear mucus and phlegm, relieving coughs and congestion

a medicine that helps clear mucus and phlegm, relieving coughs and congestion

a medicine that helps clear mucus and phlegm, relieving coughs and congestion

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fertility drug

a medication designed to enhance fertility by addressing hormonal imbalances or stimulating the ovaries to improve the chances of conception

a medication designed to enhance fertility by addressing hormonal imbalances or stimulating the ovaries to improve the chances of conception

a medication designed to enhance fertility by addressing hormonal imbalances or stimulating the ovaries to improve the chances of conception

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herbal medicine

the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties

the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties

the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties

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hypnotic

a medication that induces sleep

a medication that induces sleep

a medication that induces sleep

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magic bullet

a drug or treatment that effectively prevents or cures a specific disease or condition with minimal or no harmful side effects

a drug or treatment that effectively prevents or cures a specific disease or condition with minimal or no harmful side effects

a drug or treatment that effectively prevents or cures a specific disease or condition with minimal or no harmful side effects

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multivitamin

a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies

a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies

a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies

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opioid

any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain

any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain

any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain

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painkiller

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

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pastille

a sweet that contains medicine or is flavored with fruit to treat sore throat

a sweet that contains medicine or is flavored with fruit to treat sore throat

a sweet that contains medicine or is flavored with fruit to treat sore throat

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patent medicine

over-the-counter remedies sold without scientific validation for their effectiveness and safety

over-the-counter remedies sold without scientific validation for their effectiveness and safety

over-the-counter remedies sold without scientific validation for their effectiveness and safety

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pessary

a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions

a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions

a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions

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prescription drug

a medication that needs a written order from a licensed healthcare provider to be bought because of its potential side effects and risks

a medication that needs a written order from a licensed healthcare provider to be bought because of its potential side effects and risks

a medication that needs a written order from a licensed healthcare provider to be bought because of its potential side effects and risks

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prophylactic

a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition

a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition

a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition

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purgative

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

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relaxant

a substance or medication that induces a state of relaxation by reducing tension, stress, or muscle activity

a substance or medication that induces a state of relaxation by reducing tension, stress, or muscle activity

a substance or medication that induces a state of relaxation by reducing tension, stress, or muscle activity

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sedative

any drug that is used to make one feel calm or induce sleep

any drug that is used to make one feel calm or induce sleep

any drug that is used to make one feel calm or induce sleep

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sleeping pill

a soporific drug taken as a tablet or capsule

a soporific drug taken as a tablet or capsule

a soporific drug taken as a tablet or capsule

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statin

a medication that lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases

a medication that lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases

a medication that lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases

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suppository

a medication form inserted into the body, usually in the rectum or vagina, where it dissolves or melts to release the medication

a medication form inserted into the body, usually in the rectum or vagina, where it dissolves or melts to release the medication

a medication form inserted into the body, usually in the rectum or vagina, where it dissolves or melts to release the medication

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suppressant

a substance that controls or inhibits certain physiological processes, commonly used to alleviate symptoms like coughing or appetite

a substance that controls or inhibits certain physiological processes, commonly used to alleviate symptoms like coughing or appetite

a substance that controls or inhibits certain physiological processes, commonly used to alleviate symptoms like coughing or appetite

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booster

an additional dose of vaccine required periodically in order to increase, maintain, or renew the effects of a previous one

an additional dose of vaccine required periodically in order to increase, maintain, or renew the effects of a previous one

an additional dose of vaccine required periodically in order to increase, maintain, or renew the effects of a previous one

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tincture

(pharmacology) a liquid medicine made by soaking a plant or herb in alcohol to extract its healing properties

(pharmacology) a liquid medicine made by soaking a plant or herb in alcohol to extract its healing properties

(pharmacology) a liquid medicine made by soaking a plant or herb in alcohol to extract its healing properties

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vaccine

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

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local anesthetic

a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures

a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures

a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures

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contraceptive

any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy

any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy

any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy

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cough medicine

a‌ medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing

a‌ medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing

a‌ medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing

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diazepam

a tranquilizing drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety and tension

a tranquilizing drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety and tension

a tranquilizing drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety and tension

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downer

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

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laxative

a substance, usually a drug, used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

a substance, usually a drug, used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

a substance, usually a drug, used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

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liver salts

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

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temazepam

a drug that is used to treat symptoms of anxiety and insomnia

a drug that is used to treat symptoms of anxiety and insomnia

a drug that is used to treat symptoms of anxiety and insomnia

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tonic

a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

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pharmaceutic

a medicinal substance, particularly one prepared for use as a drug

a medicinal substance, particularly one prepared for use as a drug

a medicinal substance, particularly one prepared for use as a drug

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tranquillizer

a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep

a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep

a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep

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