Pharmacological Concepts

verb past tense of blunt, meaning to make something less sharp or intense

adjective dulled or made less sharp

• The surgeon used a blunted scalpel to minimize tissue damage during the delicate procedure.
• I couldn't cut through the tough steak with that blunted knife.
• His emotions were so blunted after the breakup, he didn't even shed a tear.
• The artist's creativity felt blunted after experiencing a period of artist's block.

noun a store where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold

• I need to pick up my prescription at the pharmacy before heading home.
• I gotta swing by the pharmacy to grab my meds real quick.
• I'll just hit up the pharmacy on my way back.
• The pharmacy of knowledge is found in books.

noun the backward flow of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition characterized by reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.
• I always get heartburn from reflux after eating spicy foods.
• My mom calls reflux 'the fire in the belly' because of how uncomfortable it feels.
• The constant reflux of negative thoughts was taking a toll on her mental health.

noun an acronym for 'Human Immunodeficiency Virus', the virus that causes HIV/AIDS

• The Health Insurance Fund (HIF) provides coverage for medical expenses.
• I need to check if my HIF card is still valid for my doctor's appointment.
• My HIF is coming in clutch for this unexpected hospital visit.
• His ability to stay calm under pressure is like having a HIF for stressful situations.