Month: December 2020

Drugs with less abuse potential than Schedule III substances but available only by prescription.  

Drugs considered to have less abuse potential than Schedule II substances. Available by prescription with limited refills.  

Under federal law, substances that have a high potential for abuse with resultant psychological and physical dependence, e.g., morphine, amphetamine, oxycodone. Available only by prescription.  

Under federal law, substances that have no accepted medical use in the United States; e.g. heroin, LSD, psilocybin.  

Any of a variety of cells that have the capacity to engulf and destroy foreign material and dead tissues. A phagocytic cell, such as a macrophage or a neutrophil, that cleans up disintegrating tissues or cells.  

A graphic representation of the relationship between two variables.  

A graphic representation of a correlation.  

The cutting of the skin, often with multiple cuts, used in bleeding to expel “bad blood” or evil spirits. Scratching, making minute cuts on the surface of the skin, e.g. for a smallpox vaccination. The process of making a series of shallow cuts or scratches in the skin to allow a substance to penetrate the…

The prominent triangular ridge on the dorsal aspect of the scapula. An osseous plate projecting from the posterior surface of the scapula.  

The flat triangular shaped bone in the back of the shoulder. One of two large flat bones covering the top part of the back. Scapulae, either of a pair of large, flat, triangular bones that form the back part of the shoulder girdle. The scapula articulates with the clavicle (collarbone) and overhangs the glenoid cavity…