Substance used in medicine

Substances used in medicines and as medicines - synonyms or related words

alcohol

 nouna similar substance that is found in chemicals and medicines

aloe vera

 nounthe thick liquid from the leaves of a type of aloe, usedin medicines and in creams that you use on your skin

baking soda

 nouna white powder used in cooking for making cakes rise while they are baking, and also as a medicine for an upset stomach

balsam

 nouna substance like oil that comes from plants. It has a strong smell and is used in medicines and perfumes.

barium meal

 nounbritish a substance that you swallow before having an x-ray of your stomach

bromide

 nouna chemical that is sometimes used as a drug to make people calm or help them to sleep

castor oil

 nouna type of oil with a bitter taste, used in medicines in the past

chloroform

 nouna clear liquid with a strong smell that makes you become unconscious if you breathe it. It was used in the past in medical operations.

cod-liver oil

 nouna yellow oil made from the liver of cod which people take because it contains a lot of vitamins

echinacea

 nouna plant used in alternative medicine to help your immune system fight illness

hydrocortisone

 nouna hormone (=chemical substance produced in the body) that is used in medicine to treat parts of the body that have become swollen and painful

kaolin

 nouna white clay used for preparing some medicines and for making porcelain (=a hard white substance used for making plates, cups etc)

licorice

the American spelling of liquorice

liquorice

 nouna black substance with a strong flavour, used for making sweets and medicines

magnesia

 nouna chemical used in medicines

myrrh

 nouna sticky brown substance with a sweet smell used for making perfume, incense, and medicine

nitroglycerine

 nouna chemical used for making bombs and some typesof medicine

oil

 nouna thick smooth liquid used in cooking and preparingfood, and in medicines

peppermint

 nouna strong fresh flavour that is obtained from a mint plant and is used in medicines or drinks

ricin

 nouna very poisonous substance that is used in the treatment of cancer and also as a weapon by some terrorists

strychnine

 nouna chemical from plants that is used for makingpoison or medicine

witch hazel

 nouna liquid used for rubbing on small cuts or injuries

wormwood

 nouna bitter plant used in some medicines and alcoholicdrinks

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