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Pharmacology Glossary

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acquired disease

any disease triggered by external factors and not directly caused by a person's genes

active transport

the active (energy-requiring) movement of a substance between different tissues via biomolecular pumping mechanisms contained within cell membranes

strong psychologic or physical dependence on a drug or other psychoactive substance

additive effects

drug interactions in which the effect of a combination of two or more drugs with similar actions is equivalent to the sum of the individual effects of the same drugs given alone (1+1=2) compare with synergistic effects

Implementation or fulfillment of a prescriber's or caregiver's prescribed course of treatment or therapeutic plan by a patient. Same thing as compliance.