PHARMACY 1

MEDICAL TERMS

MEDICAL TERM

DEFINITION
AGENTS
-relieves or prevents flatulence
-kills microorganisms or suppresses

Antiflatulent
Antimicrobial Agent

their multiplication or growth

-stimulates sexual desire
-produces ataraxia (perfect peace or

Aphrodisiac
Ataractic

calmness)
-a tranquilizer
-tropical agent

Caustic

-cause destruction of tissues at the site

of application
Contraceptive

-prevents passage of active

spermatozoa from the vagina into the
uterus
-protective agent

Demulcent

-alleviates irritation of mucous

membranes or abraded tissues
-often applied to the skin
-promotes sweating or perspiration
-increases the hemoglobin content of
the blood through erythrocytes
DRUGS
-treats intestinal and extra-intestinal
forms of amebic infections

Diaphoretic
Hematinic

Amebacide

-eliminates amebic cysts from the

Anorexic or Anorectic
Antispasmodic
Antimalarial

Oxytocics

Bronchitis
Colitis

intestines
-induces loss of appetite for food
-relieves or prevents spasm
-used in the treatment of malaria
caused by several species of protozoa,
Plasmodium
-stimulates the smooth muscles of the

uterus
INFLAMMATIONS
-inflammation of the LUNGS
-inflammation of the COLON (large
intestine)

Conjuctivitis

-inflammation of the MUCOUS

MEMBRANE LINING the inner surface

Cystitis
Dermatitis
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Meningitis

Nephritis
Neuritis
Phlebitis
Rhinitis
Stomatitis
Antiarthritic

Astringent
Cholagogue
Palliative
Antidote
Antipruritic
Bitters
Deodorant
Emollient

of the EYELIDS
-inflammation of the URINARY
BLADDER
-inflammation of the SKIN
-inflammation of the STOMACH
-inflammation of the GUMS
-inflammation of the MEMBRANE
covering the BRAIN and the SPINAL
CHORD
-inflammation of the KIDNEY
-inflammation of the NERVES
-inflammation of the VEINS
-inflammation of the NOSE
-inflammation of the MOUTH
MEDICATIONS
-combats or relieves the distress and
pain of ARTHRITIS (inflammation of the
JOINTS)
-causes contraction or constriction of
tissues
-inreases the flow of bile
-for relief and not for cure (eg. Cancer)
SUBSTANCES
-counteracts a poison
-relieves itching
-increases salivary and gastric secretion
-improves appetite
-masks offensive odors
-a bland, fatty or oleaginous substance
-applied locally (eg. skin, mucous
membranes, abraded tissues)

STATE/CONDITION
Amenorrhea
-failure of menstruation
Anorexia
-lack of desire of food
Dysmenorrhea
-painful or difficult menstruation
STIMULANT and PREPARATION
Analeptic
-CNS stimulant
-counter acts drug-induced respiratory
depression
Depilatories

-used to remove hair from the body

Adsorbent
Antibiotic

Antiphlogistic
Cataplasm or Poultice

OTHERS
-chemical inert powder
-adsorb gases, toxins, and bacteria
-medical preparation containing a
significant quantity of chemical
substances
-inhibits or destroys microorganisms in
dilute solution
-includes alcohol and several creams
cool by evaporation
-a soft, semiliquid external application
-stimulates a body surface or alleviates
an inflamed area by supplying
medicating substances in the presence
of heat and moisture

Enzymes or Biocatalysts

-proteins
-biological function is the catalysis
(hastening) of chemical reactions in
living system that are highly specific