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Demulcent
Soothing. The word 'demulcent' comes from the Latin verb, 'demulcere' meaning 'to caress.' Something that is demulcent is caressing. The term 'demulcent' refers to an agent, such as an oil, that forms a soothing film when administered onto…
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- Itching Itching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on the skin or in the…
- Anemia, refractory Anemia (a shortage of red blood cells) unresponsive to treatment
- Oscillating vision See: Oscillopsia
- Bone, sesamoid See Sesamoid bone
- Tic disorder A disorder characterized by the presence of tics. If both motor and vocal tics are present for more than six…
- Iontophoresis A transdermal delivery system in which a substance bearing a charge is propelled through the skin by a low…
- Fear of bees An abnormal and persistent fear of bees. A phobia can cause avoidance and panic. Phobias are a relatively…
- Diabetes, ketosis-prone See Diabetes, type 1
- Metastasize The spread from one part of the body to another. When cancer cells metastasize and cause secondary tumors…
- Nasal mucus A slippery fluid produced by the membranes lining the nose. Excessive nasal mucus is the basis of a runny…
- Tapeworm, beef See Taenia saginata.