Drug Classifications

noun the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease

• The study of medicine requires years of rigorous training and education.
• I always keep some medicine in my purse just in case I get a headache.
• I need to pop some medicine to help me feel better after last night's party.
• Laughter is the best medicine for a bad mood.

noun the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

• The scientist conducted tests to determine the chemical composition of the substance.
• I'm not sure what that substance is, but it smells weird.
• Let's ditch this place, I heard they're selling some shady substances here.
• Her words had a substance to them, making everyone stop and listen.

noun a drug that has a calming or sedative effect

• The veterinarian administered a tranquilizer to the agitated horse before examining it.
• The doctor gave me a tranquilizer to help me relax before the procedure.
• I need a tranquilizer to deal with my crazy boss.
• Listening to classical music is like a tranquilizer for my mind.

noun PPI stands for 'Payment Protection Insurance', a type of insurance that helps cover loan repayments in certain situations such as illness or unemployment.

• The patient was prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to manage their acid reflux.
• I heard that PPIs can help with heartburn.
• My doctor gave me some PPIs for my stomach issues.
• In the world of medicine, PPIs are like superheroes fighting against stomach acid villains.

noun a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds containing an acetyl group or an acetamido group

• The acetamido group in this compound enhances its solubility in water.
• I heard that acetamido compounds are commonly used in pharmaceuticals.
• Do you know if acetamido stuff is safe for consumption?
• Her creativity was like an acetamido catalyst, enhancing the team's problem-solving abilities.

noun a chemical group or moiety consisting of an acetyl group bonded to an amino group

• The acetylamino group is commonly found in organic chemistry compounds.
• I added an acetylamino group to the molecule to see how it would affect its properties.
• I'm gonna stick an acetylamino on there and see what happens.
• Adding an acetylamino group to the team really changed the dynamic and improved our performance.