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chapter 3
pharmacology
Term | Definition |
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anesthetic | a drug that temporarily blocks sensation |
antibiotic | a drug that destroys or opposes growth of microorganisms |
Antihistamine | a drug that opposes the effect of histamine |
antipruritic | a drug that prevents or relieves itching |
antiseptic | a drug that prevents sepsis (rotting of flesh) by killing microorganisms |