antiretroviral
[adjective]
relating to medications or treatments that inhibit the replication of retroviruses, such as HIV
Medical Science - Describing Medicines
Here you will learn some English words related to the description medicines, such as "curative", "oral", and "potent".
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antibacterial
[adjective]
related to substances or agents that have the ability to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria
Ex:
I
use
antibacterial
soap
to
wash
my
hands
and
kill
germs
.
aseptic
[adjective]
preventing infection by avoiding contamination with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens
Ex:
Aseptic
packaging
keeps
food
safe
for longer
periods
.
curative
[adjective]
able to heal or relieve a medical condition
Ex:
The
ointment
proved
curative
for
the
skin
infection
.
corrective
[adjective]
intended or designed to improve or correct a bad or undesirable situation
Ex:
The
corrective
lenses
improved
her
vision
significantly
.
habit-forming
[adjective]
(medicine) relating to substances or treatments that have the potential to lead to dependency or the development of a regular, difficult-to-break routine in individuals using them
Ex:
Alcohol
is
a
habit-forming
substance
that
requires
moderation
for
responsible
consumption
.
intravenous
[adjective]
administered into or taking place in a vein
Ex:
The
nurse
prepared
an
intravenous
solution
for
the
patient
’s
treatment
.
mind-bending
[adjective]
(medicine) related to pharmaceutical substances or treatments that alter mental functions or perceptions, commonly used in psychiatric or neurological care
Ex:
The
research
focuses
on
developing
safer
mind-bending
treatments
.
oral
[adjective]
intended for or administered via the mouth
Ex:
Oral
vaccines
can
prevent
gastrointestinal
infections
.
potent
[adjective]
having great power, effectiveness, or influence to produce a desired result
Ex:
The
media
has
a
potent
impact
on
public
perception
.
prophylactic
[adjective]
taking substances or measures to prevent the occurrence or spread of disease or infection
Ex:
Flu
shots
are
recommended
as
a
prophylactic
measure
during
the
influenza
season
.
psychedelic
[adjective]
(medicine) inducing vivid sensory perceptions, altered states of consciousness, or heightened awareness, often associated with hallucinogenic effects
Ex:
The
pharmacist
provided
information
on
potential
psychedelic
side effects
listed
on
the
medication
label
.
psychoactive
[adjective]
(medicine) affecting the mind or mental processes, often leading to alterations in mood, perception, or consciousness
Ex:
Patients
were
advised
to
avoid
alcohol
while
taking
the
psychoactive
medication
.
remedial
[adjective]
related to treatments or actions that aim to fix or improve health issues
Ex:
Antihistamines
provide
remedial
relief
for
allergy
symptoms
such as
sneezing
and
itching
.
performance-enhancing
[adjective]
describing to substances or techniques used to improve physical or cognitive abilities, often in sports or competition
nonprescription
[adjective]
(medicine) available for purchase without requiring a prescription from a healthcare professional
Ex:
integrative
[adjective]
combining diverse elements or practices into a unified whole, often used in healthcare or wellness