2 terms
Ch. 13 -- Drug Categories
tocolytic
toc/o- = labor and childbirth
ly/o = break down; destroy
-tic = pertaining to
definition: drug used to treat premature contractions by relaxing the smooth muscle of the uterine wall
ly/o = break down; destroy
-tic = pertaining to
definition: drug used to treat premature contractions by relaxing the smooth muscle of the uterine wall
estrogen
estr/o- = female
-gen = that which produces
definition: used to treat the symptoms and consequences of menopause caused b decreased levels of estradiol
-gen = that which produces
definition: used to treat the symptoms and consequences of menopause caused b decreased levels of estradiol