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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antiviral
[noun]
(of a drug or therapy) effective against viral infections caused by a virus
barbiturate
[noun]
any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system
amphetamine
[noun]
a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction
antacid
[noun]
medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach
anti-inflammatory
[noun]
the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling
beta blocker
[noun]
a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline
decongestant
[noun]
medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breath more easily
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
opioid
[noun]
any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain
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
booster
[noun]
an additional dose of vaccine required periodically in order to increase, maintain, or renew the effects of a previous one
local anesthetic
[noun]
a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures
cough medicine
[noun]
a medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing
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