Definitions

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emetic

Answer 1

cause vomiting

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abortifacient

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causes abortion

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contraceptive

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prevents pregnancy

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tincture

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made by dissolving plant in alcohol

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emmenagogue

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stimulates, increases menstrual flow

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infusion

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drink prepared by soaking leaves in water

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decoction

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extraction by boiling herban/ plant aterial to dissolve chemicals

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insufflation

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act of blowing something into body cavity

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entheogenic

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psychoactive substance used for spiritual experience or sacred used

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expectorant

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promotes secretion of sputum

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stimulant

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causes raised levels of physiological or nervous activity in body

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depressant

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causing reduced functional or nervous activity in body

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analgesic

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pain relieving medecine

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antibiotic

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agent that inhibits growth or multiplication, or kills living organisms (bacteria)

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calmative

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agent with mild sedative or calming effects

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diaphoretic

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agent that induces sweating

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purgative

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Strongly laxative, agent causing cleansing, watery evacuation of bowels, usually with painful cramps

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chorea

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neurological disorder characterized by involuntary mvt (shoulders, hips, face)

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TICS

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habitual spasmodic contraction of muscles (face)

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athetosis

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condition in which abnormal muscle contractions cause involuntary mvt (people with cerebral palsy, impairing speech, use of hands)

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diuretic

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causing increased passing of urine

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Nootropic

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used to enhance memory or other cognitive function

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Eugeroics

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also known as wakefulness/alertness promoting agents/drugs

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Neurotrophic

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relating to growth of nervous tissue

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Parasympathomimetic

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cholinomimetic drug or cholinergic receptor stimulating agent. Substance that stimulates parasympathetic nervous system

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Parasympatholytic

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agent that blocks action of parasympathetic nervous system: anticholinergic

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Cycloplegia

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paralysis of ciliary muscle of eye

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Humectant

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retain moisture by preventing water loss through outer layer of skin