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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.
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What is the medical term meaning process or agent that works against another?
Antagonist is a process or agent that works against another.
What is the medical term meaning a agent that works against tumors?
An antineoplastic agent is one that works against tumors. A tumor is also known in medical terms as a neoplasm.
What is the medical term meaning infectious agent?
pathogenAn agent of infection is a pathogen.
What is the medical term meaning an agent that works against the formation of blood clots?
An Anti Coagulant (Coumadin/Warfarin, Heparin, Lovnox, etc...)
What is the medical term for an agent that works against depression?
antidepressant
What is the medical term meaning agent that kills cells?
A cytotoxin is an agent that kills cells
What is the meaning of agent in medical terms?
In medical terms, an agent usually refers to a medication. For instance, an antihypertensive agent reduces blood pressure.
What is the medical term meaning an agent that causes birth defects?
A teratogen is an agent that causes birth defects.
What is the medical term meaning an agent that controls loose stools?
An antimotility agent controls loose stools.
What is the medical term meaning causing tumors?
A carcinogen is an agent that causes cancer.
What is the medical terminology breakdown of the word impetigo?
Impetigo is a Latin word derived from impetus. Impet- (meaning 'attack') + -igo (suffix).
What is the medical term meaning any non-disease causing agent?
nonpathogen
