Glossary of Terms used in Parmacy
Summary of Key Terms
Alkaloid - a useful organic substance that contains nitrogen molecules in a ring structure.
Amoeba - a single-cell micro-organisanism that causes diseases such as dysentery.
Analgesic - a class of medications designed specifically to relieve pain.
Antacid - a medicine that counteracts (neutralises) the acid in the stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn.
Antioxidant - a man-made or natural substance that may prevent or delay cell damage.
Aperient - a mild laxative.
Antimicrobial - a blocked artery usually caused by a blood clot or air bubble.
Astringent - a substance that draws water out of tissues causing them to shrink.
Catalyst - a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a faster rate than normal or under different conditions.
Demulcent - a substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.
Diaphoretic - the power to increase sweating.
Emollient - softens and sothies skin.
Febrifuge - a medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever.
Hypotensive - lowering the blood pressure.
Lipid - fatty compound that perform a variety of functions in the body.
Pathogen - an organism causing disease to its host and the severity of the disease symptoms referred to as virulence.
Polyphenol - naturally occurring compound found largely in the fruits and vegetables and cereals and beverages.
Tannin - a type of bitter and astringent chemical water-soluble compound that belongs to a larger group called polyphenols.
Vulnerary - a wound-healing herb used internally and externally.
Amoeba - a single-cell micro-organisanism that causes diseases such as dysentery.
Analgesic - a class of medications designed specifically to relieve pain.
Antacid - a medicine that counteracts (neutralises) the acid in the stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn.
Antioxidant - a man-made or natural substance that may prevent or delay cell damage.
Aperient - a mild laxative.
Antimicrobial - a blocked artery usually caused by a blood clot or air bubble.
Astringent - a substance that draws water out of tissues causing them to shrink.
Catalyst - a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a faster rate than normal or under different conditions.
Demulcent - a substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.
Diaphoretic - the power to increase sweating.
Emollient - softens and sothies skin.
Febrifuge - a medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever.
Hypotensive - lowering the blood pressure.
Lipid - fatty compound that perform a variety of functions in the body.
Pathogen - an organism causing disease to its host and the severity of the disease symptoms referred to as virulence.
Polyphenol - naturally occurring compound found largely in the fruits and vegetables and cereals and beverages.
Tannin - a type of bitter and astringent chemical water-soluble compound that belongs to a larger group called polyphenols.
Vulnerary - a wound-healing herb used internally and externally.
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