Pharmaceutical Glossary

adjective describing a substance that contains no water molecules

• The laboratory used an anhydrous solvent for the experiment.
• Make sure to use the anhydrous chemicals for better results.
• I heard anhydrous stuff works best for this type of reaction.
• His humor was anhydrous, leaving everyone dry and unamused.

noun the act of biting and grinding food with the teeth

verb to bite and grind food with the teeth

• It is important to chew your food thoroughly before swallowing.
• Don't forget to chew your gum before blowing bubbles.
• I can't believe you chewed me out in front of everyone!
• She likes to chew on new ideas before making a decision.

noun a thick yellowish-white liquid that forms on the top of milk, or a substance like this

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• The chef carefully crafted a delicate cream sauce to accompany the main course.
• I love adding extra cream to my coffee in the morning.
• That ice cream was so good, it was straight up fire.
• Her words were like a soothing cream for his wounded ego.

noun a type of needle or syringe used for injecting substances beneath the skin

adjective relating to the region directly beneath the skin

• The nurse used a hypodermic needle to administer the medication.
• The doctor gave me a shot with a hypodermic needle.
• I hate getting pricked with that needle thingy.
• His words felt like a hypodermic injection of truth.

noun a written order for the preparation and administration of a medicine or treatment

adjective prescriptive - relating to or characterized by the imposition or enforcement of a rule or method

• The doctor wrote a prescription for the patient to pick up at the pharmacy.
• I need to go get my prescription refilled at the drugstore.
• I scored a new prescription for my allergies from the doc.
• Laughter is the best prescription for a bad day.

noun the quality or state of being pure; freedom from anything that debases, contaminates, or pollutes

• The purity of the water in this natural spring is unmatched.
• I love the purity of her intentions, she always has good motives.
• That party was lit, everyone was vibing with the purity of the music.
• The artist's painting captured the purity of emotion in a way that words cannot express.

noun a type of resin or varnish used as a wood finish

verb to coat or finish with shellac

• The furniture was finished with a coat of shellac to protect the wood.
• I'm thinking of shellacking the old table to give it a new look.
• Let's shellac this project and get it done by tomorrow.
• Her words seemed to shellac any hope of reconciliation between them.

adjective capable of being absorbed or soaked up

• The surgeon used absorbable sutures to close the incision.
• I prefer absorbable bandages because they are easier to remove.
• These absorbable pills are great for hangovers.
• She had an absorbable mind, always eager to learn new things.