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What is the mechanism by which steroids work in terms of treatment for disease?
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Steroids are used to treat a number of conditions where inflamation plays a key role, They have the ability to reduce and suppress inflamation (anti-inflamatory properties). They can also suppress the immune system!
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What are some slang names for anabloic steroids?
Slang terms for anabolic steroids include: Arnolds, gym candy, juice, pumpers, roids, stackers, weight trainers. There are also terms for how steroids are used. "Stacking" refers to taking multiple steroids at once. "Cycling" means to regularly start and stop (or reduce) the steroids.
What is the word palliave in terms of end of care treatment?
The word is palliative and means treatment of symptoms not the underlying disease or illness. In hospices, palliative care is often limited to those providing pain relief and comfort.
What does precipitated mean in medical terms?
In medical terms, precipitated usually means "brought on." For example, one might write, "The amoxicillin that the patient took for the treatment of Lyme disease appears to have precipitated a yeast infection."
What does it mean when a medical doctor gives a prognosis of your condition?
A prognosis is his general outlook about the terms of healing, recovery, complications expected with a certain condition, disease or treatment.
Define the terms potable and pathogens as related to water treatment?
Potable means water that is safe and fit to drink. Pathogens are disease causing organisms, such as bacteria. Water that contains living pathogens is not potable, That water would need to be treated to kill the pathogens or remove them- chlorination, filtration, etc.
Which of these terms is the cause of a communicable disease?
contagion
Which of these terms could be an imaginary disease?
senoritis
Is there any difference between coronary heart disease and coronary artery disease?
No. They are synonymous terms.
What terms refers to your ability to fight disease?
immunity
What is dx in veterinary terms?
Dx - Diagnosis (Tx - Treatment)
What are popular names for steroids?
An athlete on steroids can be described as "on the juice" or "juicin'it".slang terms for steroids:"Roids"juicesauceslopRed Power Ranger Go-Go Juiceslang for a period of steroid use : cycle or cyclingslang for simultaneous use of different steroids : "stacking"slang for a person on steroids : "nuclear" or "micro-wavable"slang terms for steroid brands often used by teenagers: "D", "Deca", "D-Bol," "Test"Roids, Juice, Slop, Sauce
What medical terms mean return symptoms of a disease?
Relapse
