Medicinsk Vetenskap - Typer av medicin
Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till de olika typerna av medicin, som "motgift", "emetic" och "smärtstillande".
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a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious
antidepressivt medel
a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison
motgift
inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses
antiviralt
(of a drug) effective against viral infections caused by a virus
antiviralt läkemedel
a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction
amfetamin
medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach
antacida
a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood
antikoagulerande läkemedel
the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling
antiinflammatorisk
any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system
barbiturat
a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline
betablockerare
a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily
avsvällande
a substance, such as a medication or alcohol, that slows down the central nervous system, causing relaxation and reduced function
deprimerande
a substance that causes vomiting and is used in cases of poisoning or overdose to remove harmful substances from the stomach
kräkmedel
a medicine that helps clear mucus and phlegm, relieving coughs and congestion
slemlösande medel
a medication designed to enhance fertility by addressing hormonal imbalances or stimulating the ovaries to improve the chances of conception
fertilitetsläkemedel
the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties
örtmedicin
a drug or treatment that effectively prevents or cures a specific disease or condition with minimal or no harmful side effects
magisk kula
a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies
multivitamin
any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain
opioid
a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain
smärtstillande medel
a sweet that contains medicine or is flavored with fruit to treat sore throat
pastill
over-the-counter remedies sold without scientific validation for their effectiveness and safety
patentmedicin
a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions
pessar
a medication that needs a written order from a licensed healthcare provider to be bought because of its potential side effects and risks
receptbelagt
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
förebyggande läkemedel
a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation
laxermedel
a substance or medication that induces a state of relaxation by reducing tension, stress, or muscle activity
avslappnande medel
any drug that is used to make one feel calm or induce sleep
lugnande medel
a medication that lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases
statin
a medication form inserted into the body, usually in the rectum or vagina, where it dissolves or melts to release the medication
stolpiller
a substance that controls or inhibits certain physiological processes, commonly used to alleviate symptoms like coughing or appetite
undertryckande
an additional dose of vaccine required periodically in order to increase, maintain, or renew the effects of a previous one
hjälpare
(pharmacology) a liquid medicine made by soaking a plant or herb in alcohol to extract its healing properties
tinktur
a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases
vaccin
a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures
lokalbedövningsmedel
any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy
preventivmedel
a medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing
hostmedicin
a tranquilizing drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety and tension
diazepam
a substance, usually a drug, used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
laxativ
a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion
leversalter
a drug that is used to treat symptoms of anxiety and insomnia
temazepam
a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion
tonic
a medicinal substance, particularly one prepared for use as a drug
läkemedel
a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep
lugnande medel