Angina pectoris is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort caused by coronary Heart disease. It occurs when the heart muscle does not get as much blood as it needs. This usually happens because one or more arteries in the heart become narrowed or blocked, also known as ischemia.
Angina is typically triggered by means of the arteries imparting blood to the coronary heart muscle groups turning into narrowed via a build-up of fatty substances. This is referred to as atherosclerosis.
An antianginal agent is an agent against angina.
Anti anginal
anti angina
Antagonist is a process or agent that works against another.
An antineoplastic agent is one that works against tumors. A tumor is also known in medical terms as a neoplasm.
pathogenAn agent of infection is a pathogen.
An Anti Coagulant (Coumadin/Warfarin, Heparin, Lovnox, etc...)
antidepressant
A cytotoxin is an agent that kills cells
In medical terms, an agent usually refers to a medication. For instance, an antihypertensive agent reduces blood pressure.
A teratogen is an agent that causes birth defects.
An antimotility agent controls loose stools.
A carcinogen is an agent that causes cancer.
Impetigo is a Latin word derived from impetus. Impet- (meaning 'attack') + -igo (suffix).
nonpathogen