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Pharmacy

1) The science and practice of the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs. 2) A store where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold.

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Pharmacy

Non-maleficence

Health care; Pharmacy

* Above all, do no harm. * One of the primary ethical principles that underlies the practise of pharmaceutical care.

Haptocorrin

Health care; Pharmacy

A group of carrier proteins that bind with vitamin B12 in the blood and aid in its transport.

Cellulitis

Health care; Pharmacy

An acute, infectious process that initially affects the epidermis and dermis and can subsequently spread within the superficial fascia.

Clinical safety officer (CSO)

Health care; Pharmacy

Also known as the Regulatory Management Officer (RMO). This will be the sponsor's Food and Drug Administration contact person. Generally, the CSO/RMO assigned to a drug's Investigational New Drug ...

Flight of ideas

Health care; Pharmacy

An accelerated flow of speech with thoughts that change rapidly from one topic to another.

Bruit

Health care; Pharmacy

An abnormal and often harsh sound heard over a blood vessel, usually an artery, on examination with a stethoscope caused by turbulent blood flow.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Health care; Pharmacy

An abnormal and long-standing reduction in airflow into and out of the lungs, typically caused either by chronic bronchitis or emphysema.

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