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passage of a substance through some surface of the body into body fluids and tissues

before meals

drugs that inhibit angiotension-converting enzyme from working

inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands of the skin

chronic syndrome of growth hormone excess, most often caused by a pituitary macroadenoma; characterized by gradual coarsening and enlargement of bones and facial features

adrenocorticotropic hormone

right ear

a substance that encourages dependence on it

gradual, progressive failure of the adrenal glands and insufficient production of steroid hormones

to combine two or more numbers together

effect that one drug or substance contributes to the action of another

antidiuretic hormone

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relating to nerve fibers that release norepinephrine or epinephrine

undesired side effects or toxicity caused by a treatment

taking place in the presence of oxygen

drug that binds to the receptor and stimulates the receptor’s function

absence or loss of hair

plural of alveolus; an air sac in the lungs

a small glass container that can be sealed and its contents sterilized

taking place in the absence of oxygen

hypersensitivity reaction between an allergenic antigen and immunoglobulin E bound to mast cells; stimulates the sudden release of immunologic mediators locally or throughout the body

substances producing or stimulating the development of male characteristics, such as the hormones testosterone and androsterone

oppressive pain or pressure in the chest caused by inadequate blood flow and oxygenation to heart muscle

absence of oxygen

that which counteracts the action of something else, such as a muscle or drug

a drug that opposes the action of histamine

drugs used to combat the influenza virus

drugs that prevent or relieve spasm

drugs that prevent or relieve coughing

druggist or pharmacist

use of fragrant oils in baths, as inhalants, or during massage to relieve stress and to treat skin conditions

left eye

the most common form of arteriosclerosis, marked by cholesterol-lipid-calcium deposits in the walls of the arteries

to render thin or make less virulent

both ears

a subjective, but recognizable sensation that precedes and signals the onset of a convulsion or migraine headache

an order that discontinues a medication at a certain time

self-controlling, functioning independently

a system of weighing or measuring articles in which 7000 grains equal 1 pound