Top Notch 3A

Top Notch 3A - Unit 2 - Lesson 4

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medication
noun
something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain
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painkiller
noun
a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain
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cold
noun
a mild disease that we usually get when viruses affect our body and make us cough, sneeze, or have fever
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tablet
noun
a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed
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nasal spray
noun
liquid medication sprayed into the nose with the use of a special device
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decongestant
noun
medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breath more easily
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eye drops
noun
liquid medication dropped into the eye with the use of a special device that releases one drop at a time
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antihistamine
noun
a type of medicine used to treat allergies or neutralize their effects
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cough medicine
noun
a‌ medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing
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antibiotic
noun
a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin
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antacid
noun
medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach
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ointment
noun
a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes
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vitamin
noun
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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