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anesthetic
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drug that temporarily blocks transmission of nerve conduction to produce a loss of sensations (eg: pain)
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antibiotic
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drug that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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anti-fungal
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drug that kills or prevents the grown of fungi
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antihistamine
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drug that blocks effects of histamine in the body
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antihistamine:
- histamine |
a regulating body substance released in excess during allergic reactions causing swelling & inflammation of tissues
(eg: in urticaria (hives), hay fever) |
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anti-inflammatory
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drug that reduces inflammation
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antipruritic
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drug that relieves itching
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antiseptic
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an agent that inhibits growth of infectious microorgan
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