Pharmacological Vocabulary

verb to administer a drug to someone, usually for the purpose of causing unconsciousness or altering their mental state

• The suspect was found drugged and unconscious in his apartment.
• I can't believe she got drugged at the party last night.
• They drugged his drink at the bar.
• The calming music drugged her senses, transporting her to a peaceful state of mind.

noun a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses

• Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
• I caught the flu and had to stay in bed all weekend.
• I feel like I got hit by the flu truck.
• Her negativity spread through the office like a flu, affecting everyone's mood.

verb to restrain, prevent, or hinder

adjective causing someone or something to be held back or restricted

• The medication works by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Eating too much junk food can end up inhibiting your weight loss progress.
• His fear of failure is inhibiting him from taking risks and trying new things.
• The dark clouds looming overhead were inhibiting the sun's rays from reaching the ground.

verb to administer a narcotic drug to someone in order to induce a state of unconsciousness or insensibility

• The doctor decided to narcotize the patient before performing the surgery.
• I heard they had to narcotize him to calm him down at the dentist.
• The party was so boring, I felt like I needed to narcotize myself just to get through it.
• The soothing music seemed to narcotize my worries away.

noun a substance used to kill worms or parasites

• The doctor prescribed a vermicide to treat the parasitic infection.
• I heard vermicide is really effective in getting rid of worms in pets.
• My grandma swears by that vermicide stuff for deworming her cats.
• Education is like a vermicide for ignorance, helping to eradicate misconceptions and falsehoods.

noun a colloquial term for a vitamin or vital substance

• The doctor prescribed a daily dose of Vitamin C to improve my immune system.
• I always make sure to take my vit pills in the morning.
• I heard that taking vits can really boost your energy levels.
• Learning new skills is like giving your brain a dose of vitamins.

noun a type of chemical compound that disrupts the transmission of nerve impulses in the nervous system

• The nerve agent was used in the chemical attack.
• They found nerve agent in the building.
• I heard they used some crazy nerve agent stuff.
• His words were like a nerve agent, causing chaos in the room.

adjective describing something that has the ability to kill or destroy false or fake things

• The new medication has been proven to be pseudocidal against certain types of bacteria.
• I heard that this cleaning product is pseudocidal, so it should work well on tough stains.
• I don't trust those pseudocidal claims, they sound too good to be true.
• Her pseudocidal behavior towards her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend was evident in her passive-aggressive comments.

adverb in a manner that is situated or applied under the skin

preposition relating to the area beneath the skin

• The medication is administered subcutaneously to ensure proper absorption.
• They inject the medicine just under the skin.
• They jab the stuff right under the skin.
• The idea of starting a new project was injected subcutaneously into their minds.

adjective characterized by or expressing expectation or anticipation

• The expectacious nature of the research findings provided valuable insights for the scientific community.
• I have an expectacious feeling that everything will turn out just fine.
• I'm feeling pretty expectacious about acing this exam.
• Her expectacious attitude towards life always keeps her motivated to achieve her goals.

noun a chemical compound or functional group containing an acylamino group

• The acylamino group is a functional group in organic chemistry.
• I learned about acylamino groups in my chemistry class.
• I have no idea what acylamino means, do you?
• His knowledge of acylamino compounds is as deep as the ocean.

noun a noun referring to the process of introducing an acyl group into a compound

• The acylation reaction involves the addition of an acyl group to a compound.
• I heard we're doing an acylation experiment in chemistry class tomorrow.
• I acylated the molecule and it totally worked!
• In the kitchen, acylation is like adding the secret ingredient to make the dish perfect.

verb to apply or administer, as a remedy or medicine

• The doctor decided to adhibit a new treatment method for the patient's rare condition.
• I think we should adhibit some changes to the project plan before presenting it to the team.
• Let's adhibit some cool effects to this video to make it more interesting.
• She adhibited a touch of mystery to her artwork, leaving viewers intrigued.

noun a complex substance composed of fat cells and cellulose fibers

• Adipocellulose is a type of tissue that contains both fat cells and connective tissue.
• I heard that adipocellulose is what makes up those stubborn love handles.
• Hey, did you know that adipocellulose is sometimes called 'flubber'?
• Her heart felt heavy, like it was made of adipocellulose instead of muscle.

adjective relating to or promoting the formation of fat cells

• The adipogenic potential of a certain compound was studied in the laboratory.
• They were testing how fat cells respond to the adipogenic substance.
• The new product is supposed to make you skinny by blocking the adipogenic effects.
• Her love for junk food was like an adipogenic force, expanding her waistline.

adjective relating to or being affected by adrenaline or epinephrine

• The patient was prescribed an adrenergic medication to help regulate their blood pressure.
• The doctor gave me some adrenergic pills for my heart.
• I need to take my adrenergic meds before I work out.
• His adrenergic response to the situation was evident in his increased heart rate.

noun a genus of hydrozoans, including the species Aequorea victoria, known for its bioluminescent properties

• The Aequorea genus of jellyfish is known for its bioluminescent properties.
• Have you ever seen those Aequorea jellyfish that glow in the dark?
• Those Aequorea jellyfish are like little light shows in the ocean.
• Her creativity shone brightly, much like the bioluminescence of the Aequorea jellyfish.