| A | B |
|---|
| Analgesic | drug that relieves pain by reducing the perception of pain |
| Antiinflammatory | drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain: promotes healing |
| Antiseptic | substance that slows or stops growth of microorganisms on surfaces |
| Antitussive | drug that can decrease the coughing reflex of the CNS |
| Expectorant | chemical that causes the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system: loosens & thins sputum and bronchial secretions |
| Prophylaxis | treatment given before an event to prevent the event from happening |
| Pruritus | itching |
| Desquamation | normal process fo shedding the top layer of the skin, also known as exfoliation |
