Pharmacology Terms

Name Description
Ascites Abdominal dropsy; an accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Asthenia Debility; Weakness.
Asthma condition of the respiratory system associated with continuous difficulty in breathing.
Astringent a mildly binding substance.
Athlet's foot Referring to a fungus infection or eczematous eruption of foot
Atony Lack of tension or muscular power.
Atrophy Wasting or emaciation with loss of strength.
Attenuant An agent that dilutes fluid.
Bactericide a substance used to kill bacteria.
Balanitis Inflammation of glans penis.