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Medical Science - Forms of Medicine

Here you will learn some English words related to the different forms of medicine, such as "lozenge", "pill", and "drops".

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ointment
ointment
[noun]

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

Ex: The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection. 
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lozenge
lozenge
[noun]

a small tablet containing medicine, intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth

Ex: The doctor prescribed menthol lozenges for her sore throat. 
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drops
drops
[noun]

a liquid medication that is administered in small quantities, typically using a dropper or similar device

Ex: The doctor prescribed antibiotic drops for the ear infection. 
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sublingual administration

a method of delivering medication or substances by placing them under the tongue

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chewable tablet

a medication that can be bitten and chewed before swallowing

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serum
serum
[noun]

the clear, yellowish fluid component of blood that remains after clotting, containing water, electrolytes, antibodies, and various proteins

Ex: The doctor ordered a blood test to analyze the patient's serum levels. 
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orally disintegrating tablet

a type of medication that dissolves quickly in the mouth without the need for water or chewing

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effervescent tablet

a type of medication or supplement that dissolves in water, producing a fizzy or bubbly solution, often used for oral consumption

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spansule
spansule
[noun]

an extended-release capsule or tablet that gradually releases medication over an extended period of time, reducing the need for frequent dosing

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over-the-counter
over-the-counter
[Adjective]

(of drugs and medicines) available for purchase without a physician's prescription

Ex: He chose an over-the-counter remedy to ease his indigestion. 
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draft
draft
[noun]

a specific measure or quantity of liquid medication, typically prescribed for oral administration

Ex: The doctor prescribed a draft of cough syrup to alleviate the patient's symptoms. 
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scored tablet

a medication tablet that has a line or groove on its surface, allowing it to be easily divided or broken into smaller doses if necessary, typically to accommodate different dosage strengths or individual dosage needs

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pill
pill
[noun]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Ex: Each pill in this bottle contains 500 milligrams of the medicine. 
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placebo
placebo
[noun]

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

Ex: In the clinical trial, half of the participants received the experimental drug while the other half received a placebo. 
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salve
salve
[noun]

any medicinal ointment that accelerates the recovery of the skin barrier or protects it

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tablet
tablet
[noun]

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

Ex: She took a tablet for her headache. 
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