In medical terms, an agent usually refers to a medication. For instance, an antihypertensive agent reduces blood pressure.
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.
A cytotoxin is an agent that kills cells
Crescendo in medical terms has the same meaning as in musical terms: an increase in sound volume over time.
Small has the same meaning in medical and common language.
A teratogen is an agent that causes birth defects.
Orthostasis is the act of standing upright
An antimotility agent controls loose stools.
A carcinogen is an agent that causes cancer.
Color has the same meaning in medical and common usage.
Inception or onset means beginning in medical terms.
Carpal is the medical term meaning related to the wrist. The wrist is also known as the carpus is medical terms.