metric system
Medical term Basic Pharmacology
A decimal measuring system based on units of 10, such as grams, liters and meters.
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- generic nameThe official, nonproprietary name of a drug, such as ibuprofen.
- half-lifeThe time it takes for the drug level in the blood to drop by half.
- indicationThe reason a drug is prescribed.
- laxativeA medicine that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation.
- ointmentA greasy semisolid medication applied to the skin.
- onset of actionThe time from giving a drug until it begins to work.
- opioidA class of strong pain-relieving drugs derived from opium, which comes from the poppy plant.
- parenteralA route that bypasses the digestive tract, such as an injection.