Words Related to Medical Science - Forms of Medicines
Here you will learn some English words related to forms of medicines, such as "lozenge", "pill", and "drops".
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ointment
[noun]
a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes
lozenge
[noun]
a sweet-flavored small and often lozenge-shaped tablet that dissolves in one's mouth, usually taken for sore throat
drops
[noun]
a liquid medication that is administered in small quantities, typically using a dropper or similar device
sublingual administration
[noun]
a method of delivering medication or substances by placing them under the tongue
serum
[noun]
the clear, yellowish fluid component of blood that remains after clotting, containing water, electrolytes, antibodies, and various proteins
orally disintegrating tablet
[noun]
a type of medication that dissolves quickly in the mouth without the need for water or chewing
effervescent tablet
[noun]
a type of medication or supplement that dissolves in water, producing a fizzy or bubbly solution, often used for oral consumption
spansule
[noun]
an extended-release capsule or tablet that gradually releases medication over an extended period of time, reducing the need for frequent dosing
over-the-counter
[adjective]
(of drugs and medicines) available for purchase without a physician's prescription
scored tablet
[noun]
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
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
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