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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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antiretroviral
[Adjective]

relating to medications or treatments that inhibit the replication of retroviruses, such as HIV

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antibacterial
[Adjective]

related to substances or agents that have the ability to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria

Ex: Jake 's mom antibacterial tissues in his lunchbox for school .
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antiviral
[Adjective]

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

Ex: Antiviral treatments are often administered to patients with herpes simplex virus infections .
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aseptic
[Adjective]

medically clean and free from any form of contamination

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curative
[Adjective]

having properties that can cure a disease or illness

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corrective
[Adjective]

intended or designed to improve or correct a bad or undesirable situation

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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

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hypodermic
[Adjective]

related to the parts deep under the skin

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intravenous
[Adjective]

administered into or taking place in a vein

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mind-bending
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(medicine) related to pharmaceutical substances or treatments that alter mental functions or perceptions, commonly used in psychiatric or neurological care

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oral
[Adjective]

related to or occurring in the mouth or the oral cavity

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pharmaceutical
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related to the production, use, or sale of medicines

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potent
[Adjective]

having great power, effectiveness, or influence to produce a desired result

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prophylactic
[Adjective]

taking substances or measures to prevent the occurrence or spread of disease or infection

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psychedelic
[Adjective]

(medicine) inducing vivid sensory perceptions, altered states of consciousness, or heightened awareness, often associated with hallucinogenic effects

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psychoactive
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(medicine) affecting the mind or mental processes, often leading to alterations in mood, perception, or consciousness

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remedial
[Adjective]

related to treatments or actions that aim to fix or improve health issues

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antidepressant
[Adjective]

(of drugs and medications) used to alleviate or prevent depression

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narcotic
[Adjective]

(of a drug or substance) affecting one's mind in a harmful way

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painkilling
[Adjective]

related to methods or drugs that can remove or reduce pain

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effective against a wide range of pathogens or diseases

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describing to substances or techniques used to improve physical or cognitive abilities, often in sports or competition

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nonprescription
[Adjective]

(medicine) available for purchase without requiring a prescription from a healthcare professional

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integrative
[Adjective]

combining diverse elements or practices into a unified whole, often used in healthcare or wellness

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