Medicine

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

The doctor provided a clear diagnosis after reviewing the test results.

a prediction about how a situation or process will develop

The weather prognosis indicated heavy rain by evening.

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

She wrapped a bandage around the cut on her finger to protect it from infection.

the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drugs and their effects on living organisms

Pharmacology explores the interactions between drugs and the human body.

the clear, yellowish fluid component of blood that remains after clotting, containing water, electrolytes, antibodies, and various proteins

The doctor ordered a blood test to analyze the patient's serum levels.

the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time

the branch of pharmacology that focuses on the harmful effects of chemical, biological, and physical agents on people, animals, and the environment

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for any fractures after the patient injured their arm.

the harmful effects or potential for harm caused by a substance to living organisms or the environment

The toxicity of the chemical spill contaminated the nearby water supply, posing a threat to aquatic life.

a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body

an image produced by scanning

the branch of pharmacology focusing on the dosages of medicines and drugs

the branch of medicine that focuses on the healthcare of elderly people

She decided to pursue a career in geriatrics because of her passion for working with older adults.

the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of syphilis

any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system

a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline

The doctor prescribed a beta blocker to manage the patient's high blood pressure.

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

In the clinical trial, half of the participants received the experimental drug while the other half received a placebo.

a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China

She tried acupuncture to relieve her chronic back pain.