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elixir
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noun
  1. (alchemy) A liquid which converts lead to gold.
    • 2002, Philip Ball, The Elements: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford 2004, p. 59:
    • :For Chinese alchemists, gold held the key to the Elixir, the Eastern equivalent of the Philosopher's Stone.
      1. A liquid which is believed to cure all ills and gives eternal life.
      2. (pharmacy) A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste.
emetic
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noun
  1. an agent that induces vomiting
adjective
  1. causing nausea and vomiting
emulsion
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noun
  1. a stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible
mayonnaise, Mayonnaise is an where egg is used to keep oil and water mixed.
  1. (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquid
  2. the coating of photosensitive silver halide grains in a thin gelatine layer on a photographic film
ephedrine
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noun
  1. An alkaloid, found in some species of Ephedra shrubs (or prepared synthetically), used as a sympathomimetic drug. category:Pharmaceutical drugs
epidural
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adjective
  1. Situated on or outside the dura mater.
epinephrine
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noun
  1. (hormone) adrenaline, Adrenaline: a catecholamine hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); used medicinally as a heart stimulant, vasoconstrictor and bronchial relaxant.
  2. (neurotransmitter) A neurotransmitter which is synthesized from norepinephrine.
ergot
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noun
  1. Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.
  2. The sclerotium (wintering stage) of certain fungi in the genus Claviceps, appearing as a deformed grain in certain cereals and grasses infected by the fungi.
estrone
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noun
  1. (steroid hormone) An estrogenic hormone excreted by the ovaries; sometimed manufactured synthetically for use in cases of estrogen deficiency.
ethical
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noun
  1. An ethical drug.
adjective (more)
  1. (context, philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics.
The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his writings.
  1. (not comparable) Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.
All employees must familiarize themselves with our guidelines.
  1. (comparable) morally, Morally approvable; good.
We are trying decide what the most course of action would be.
  1. (context, of a drug, not comparable) Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an drug.
eucaine
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noun
  1. (pharmaceutical drug) A derivative of cocaine used as a local anesthetic in veterinary medicine.
euphoriant
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noun
  1. A drug which produces feelings of euphoria.
adjective
  1. Producing euphoria.
excipient
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noun
  1. An ingredient that is intentionally added to a drug for purposes other than the therapeutic or diagnostic effect at the intended dosage.
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