Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1) The science and practice of the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs. 2) A store where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold.

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extrapyramidal

Health care; Pharmacy

Regarding involuntary motor movement.

acetabular

Health care; Pharmacy

Relating to the acetabulum, the hollow, cuplike portion of the pelvis into which the head of the thigh bone (femur) fits.

craniectomy for stroke

Health care; Pharmacy

Removal of part of the skull overlying an area of injury to relieve the pressure of cerebral edema.

carotid endarterectomy

Health care; Pharmacy

Removal of the atherosclerotic plaque from the inside of a stenotic carotid artery by a surgical technique. The vessel is surgically opened and sewn and/or patched after removal of the plaque.

compulsion

Health care; Pharmacy

Repetitive ritualistic behavior such as ordering or hand washing or a mental act such as repeating words silently with the intent of preventing or reducing distress or some dreaded event or ...