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Words Related to Medical Science - Types of Medicine
Here you will learn some English words related to the different types of medicine, such as "antidote", "emetic", and "painkiller".
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amphetamine
[noun]
a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction
beta blocker
[noun]
a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline
emetic
[noun]
a substance that causes vomiting and is used in cases of poisoning or overdose to remove harmful substances from the stomach
expectorant
[noun]
a medicine that helps clear mucus and phlegm, relieving coughs and congestion
fertility drug
[noun]
a medication designed to enhance fertility by addressing hormonal imbalances or stimulating the ovaries to improve the chances of conception
herbal medicine
[noun]
the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties
pessary
[noun]
a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions
prophylactic
[noun]
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
relaxant
[noun]
a substance or medication that induces a state of relaxation by reducing tension, stress, or muscle activity
statin
[noun]
a medication that lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases
local anesthetic
[noun]
a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures
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