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Words Related to Medical Science - Specific Medicines
Here you will learn some English words related to specific medicines, such as "aspirin", "codeine", and "antibiotic".
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ibuprofen
[noun]
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps with pain, swelling, and fever
lithium
[noun]
a chemical element and alkali metal, commonly used in rechargeable batteries, and also prescribed as a mood-stabilizing medication for certain psychiatric conditions
morphine
[noun]
a narcotic drug that is extracted from opium and is medicinally used to relieve pain
acetaminophen
[noun]
an analgesic drug that alleviates mild or chronic pain and reduces fever in most cases
penicillin
[noun]
any of variation of antibiotics obtained from Penicillium moulds and used to treat or prevent a wide range of bacterial infections
valium
[noun]
a tranquilizing drug, often used as a muscle relaxant, that can relieve anxiety and tension
Viagra
[noun]
a medicine that helps men with difficulties in getting or maintaining an erection
milk of magnesia
[noun]
a milky white liquid medication containing magnesium hydroxide that helps with constipation and stomach discomfort
prozac
[noun]
a synthetic compound used to treat the illness of depression, panic attacks, certain eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Rohypnol
[noun]
a powerful drug sometimes misused to make someone unable to resist sexual advances; also known as date rape drug
streptomycin
[noun]
a medicine that fights bacteria, commonly used to treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections
tamoxifen
[noun]
a medicine that helps treat breast cancer by blocking the effects of estrogen on cancer cells
Tylenol
[noun]
a brand of acetaminophen, a widely used over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer
levothyroxine
[noun]
a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and other thyroid-related conditions
omeprazole
[noun]
a medicine that helps with stomach problems by lowering the amount of acid it produces
antihistamine
[noun]
a type of medicine used to treat allergies or neutralize their effects
antibiotic
[noun]
a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin
gabapentin
[noun]
a medication commonly prescribed to treat nerve pain and seizures by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain
albuterol
[noun]
a medicine that helps people breathe better by relaxing the muscles in their airways
losartan
[noun]
a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart conditions, and kidney damage in diabetes
metformin
[noun]
an oral medication that helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
hydrocodone
[noun]
a prescription opioid for moderate to severe pain, with potential for dependence
alprazolam
[noun]
a medicine used to help people with anxiety and panic attacks feel calmer
abortion pill
[noun]
a combination of medications, usually mifepristone followed by misoprostol, used to terminate an early pregnancy
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