书籍 Top Notch 3A - 第 2 单元 - 第 4 课

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

药方

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

止痛药

a mild disease that we usually get when viruses affect our body and make us cough, sneeze, or have fever

普通感冒

a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed

片剂

liquid medication sprayed into the nose with the use of a special device

鼻喷雾剂

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

鼻减充血剂

liquid medication dropped into the eye with the use of a special device that releases one drop at a time

眼药

a type of medicine used to treat allergies or neutralize their effects

抗组胺药

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

止咳药

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

抗生素

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

抗酸剂

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

natural substances that are found in food, which the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy, such as vitamin A, B, etc.

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