Decongestion
/ˌdiːkənˈdʒɛstʃən/
The process of reducing nasal congestion or swelling.
Demulcent
/dɪˈmʌlsənt/
An agent that forms a soothing film over a mucous membrane.
Dependence
/dɪˈpɛndəns/
A state in which an organism functions normally only in the presence of a drug.
Depolarization
/diːˌpoʊləreɪˈzeɪʃən/
A shift in electric charge distribution within a cell.
Dermatitis
/ˌdɜːrməˈtaɪtɪs/
A general term that describes a common skin irritation.
Desensitization
/diːˌsɛnsɪtɪˈzeɪʃən/
Reducing sensitivity or reactivity to a specific drug or allergen.
Desiccant
/ˈdɛsɪkənt/
A hygroscopic substance used as a drying agent.
Detoxification
/diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Removal of toxic substances from a living organism.
Diffusion
/dɪˈfjuːʒən/
Passive movement of molecules from high to low concentration.
Digitalization
/ˌdɪdʒɪtələˈzeɪʃən/
Administration of digitalis until the desired effect is achieved.
Diphasic
/daɪˈfeɪzɪk/
Having two phases, such as a drug response in two stages.
Disinfectant
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/
A liquid that destroys bacteria on inanimate surfaces.
Distal
/ˈdɪstəl/
Situated away from the center of the body.
Diuretic
/ˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk/
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Dopamine
/ˈdoʊpəmiːn/
A neurotransmitter that plays a role in pleasure and motor control.
Dose-response
/doʊs rɪˈspɒns/
The relationship between drug amount and its effect.
Dromotropic
/ˌdroʊməˈtrɒpɪk/
Affecting the conduction velocity of impulses in the heart.
Dyskinesia
/ˌdɪskɪˈniːʒə/
Abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement.
Dyspnea
/dɪspˈniːə/
Difficult or labored breathing.
Dystonia
/dɪsˈtoʊniə/
Abnormal muscle tone resulting in muscular spasm.