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chemotherapy
treatment of malignancies, infections, and other diseases with chemical agents that destroy selected cells or impair their ability to reproduce
radiation therapy
treatment of neoplastic disease by using ionizing radiation to deter proliferation of malignant cells
sclerotherapy
use of sclerosing agents in treating diseases
ultraviolet therapy
use of UV light to promote healing of a skin lesion
anesthetic
drug that temporarily blocks transmission of nerve conduction to produce a loss of sensations
antibiotic
drug that kills or inhibits growth of microorganisms
antifungal
drug that kills or prevents growth of fungi
antihistamine
drug that blocks effects of histamine in the body
histamine
a regulating body substance released in excess during allergic reactions causing swelling and inflammation of tissues
anti-pruritic
a drug that relieves itching
antiseptic
agent that inhibits growth of infectious microorganisms