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noun
- (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.
- A liquid which is believed to cure all ills and gives eternal life.
- (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.
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noun
- an agent that induces vomiting
adjective
- causing nausea and vomiting
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noun
- 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.
- (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquid
- the coating of photosensitive silver halide grains in a thin gelatine layer on a photographic film
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noun - An alkaloid, found in some species of Ephedra shrubs (or prepared synthetically), used as a sympathomimetic drug.
category:Pharmaceutical drugs
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| epidural |
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- Situated on or outside the dura mater.
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noun
- (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.
- (neurotransmitter) A neurotransmitter which is synthesized from norepinephrine.
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noun
- Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.
- 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.
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noun - (steroid hormone) An estrogenic hormone excreted by the ovaries; sometimed manufactured synthetically for use in cases of estrogen deficiency.
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noun
- An ethical drug.
adjective (more)
- (context, philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics.
- The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his writings.
- (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.
- (comparable) morally, Morally approvable; good.
- We are trying decide what the most course of action would be.
- (context, of a drug, not comparable) Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
- In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an drug.
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| eucaine |
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noun
- (pharmaceutical drug) A derivative of cocaine used as a local anesthetic in veterinary medicine.
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| euphoriant |
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noun
- A drug which produces feelings of euphoria.
adjective
- Producing euphoria.
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noun
- 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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