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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Medical Science
ointment [noun]

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

Ex: The athlete applied a muscle-relaxing ointment to alleviate soreness after the intense workout .
lozenge [noun]

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

Ex: He let the lozenge dissolve under his tongue .
drops [noun]

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

Ex:
serum [noun]

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

Ex: The serum test results revealed elevated levels of cholesterol in the patient 's bloodstream .

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

Ex: She found the over-the-counter sleep aid to be a convenient solution .
draft [noun]

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

Ex: After the surgery , the pharmacist prepared a draft of pain relief medication for the patient 's post-operative care .

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

pill [noun]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Ex: My allergy pills are in the medicine cabinet .
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: Some patients reported feeling better after taking the placebo , highlighting the power of the mind in healing .
salve [noun]

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

tablet [noun]

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

Ex: These tablets should be stored in a cool , dry place .