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Suspension of external breathing. A condition whereby breathing is stopped. Cessation of breathing. The stopping of breathing. A general term meaning the cessation of breathing. Apnoea is a medical emergency: death soon follows if breathing is not quickly restored. Apnoea may be caused by an obstruction to the airway, for example by the tongue during…

An agent that increases sexual activity and libido and/or improves sexual performance. An herb that increases sexual inclination or function. Substances thought to increase sexual desire as part of a cultural belief about sexual performance. There is little scientific evidence to support these claims. A drug or food thought to arouse sexual desire. Aphrodisiacs are…

A substance that acts as a mild laxative by increasing fluids in the bowel. Substance that exerts a mild laxative activity. A mild laxative or gentle purgative. A substance which causes a bowel movement, e.g. a laxative or purgative.      

A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Medications that have an antianxiety effect and are used widely to relieve emotional tension. The most commonly used antianxiety medications are the benzodiazepines. Pharmacological classification of drugs that relieve anxiety and stress. Drugs for the relief of anxiety. They will induce sleep when given in…

Absence of urine production. A condition in which the patient does not make urine, either because of a deficiency in the kidneys or because the urinary tract is blocked. Inability to urinate, cessation of urine production and excretion. It can be caused by disease of the kidney and bladder or by serious decline of blood…

A substance that reduces or suppresses vomiting.  

Substance that destroys or inhibits the growth and viability of infectious viruses. Combats viral infection; Fights viruses. Substance that kills viruses or inhibits their reproduction. Destroying viruses or suppressing their replication. Acting, effective, or directed against viruses. A substance used to treat viral infection. An agent that experimentally inhibits the proliferation and viability of infectious…

An agent or substance that treats addiction to alcohol.  

An agent used against the venom of a snake, spider, or other venomous animal or insect. An antiserum used to neutralize an animal or insect venom. Drug (antitoxin) used to counteract the effects of venom from the bite of an insect, a snake, or other animal. A substance containing purified antibodies used to neutralize the…