Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen

Abortifacient: An agent that induces abortion

Abscess: A localised collection of pus caused by suppuration in a tissue or produced by pyogenic organisms

Absorbent: A substance capable of absorbing liquid easily

Acetogenin: Any substance built up of two-carbon units that may formally be considered to derive from a polyacetyl chain intermediate

Acetylecholinsterase: An enzyme present in the central nervous system that catalyses the hydrolysis of acetylcholine

Acne: An inflammatory disease occurring in or around the sebaceous glands

Acrid: Unpleasently bitter or pungent

Adenocarcinoma: A malignant tumor originating in glandular tissue

Adrenergic: Activated by or capable of releasing adrenaline (epinephrine) or an adrenaline like substance

Agalactia: Non-secretion, failure or imperfect of secretion of milk after child birth

Agglutinate: Cause to adhere

Ague: A fever as malaria marked by paroxysms of chills, fever and sweating that recurrent regular intervals

Ageusia: Absence of the sense of taste

Albuminuria: The presence of serum albumin and serum globulin in the urine

Alexipharmic: Antidote to poison or infection

Alexiteric: Protective against infectious diseases

Allergic: A damaging immune response by the body to a substance

Alopecia: A malady in which the hair falls from one or more circumscribed round or oval areas, baldness which can be congenital, premature or senile

Alterative: Causing a favorable change in the disordered functions of the body or metabolism

Amenorrhoea: Failure of menstruation

Amentia: An arrest of the development of the mind from birth to early age

Aminergic: Activated by, characteristic of, or secreting one of the biogenic amines

Amines: Organic compounds that contain nitrogen

Amylase: Enzyme that catalyze the hydrolysis of starch

Amyluria: An excess of starch in urine

Anaemia: Lack of enough blood in the body causing paleness, reduction of haemoglobin content in blood

Anaesthetic: Inducing loss of feeling or consciousness

Anal fistula: Abnormal connection between the anal canal and (usually) the perianal skin

Analeptic: A susbstance having a restorative or stimulating effect on the central nervous system

Analgesic: A drug used to relieve pain

Anaphrodisiac: Having the power to lessen or inhibit sexual desire

Anasarca: Diffused dropsy in the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Androgens: Steroid hormones produced by testes and adrenal cortex which have wide spread anabolic effects and produce male secondary sexual characteristics

Anergy: A state of immune unresponsiveness

Angina: Severe but temporany attack of cardiac pain caused by an insufficient supply of blood which may radiate to the arms, throat, lower jaw or back

Anodyne: A medicine that allays pain

Anorectic: Lacking appetite

Anorexia: Lack of appetite for food

Anthelmintic: A drug for the destruction or elimination of parasitic worms destroying or expelling worms

Anthocyanins: A water soluble pigment

Anthraquinones: Yellow crystalline powder, C14H8O2, that is insoluble in water

Antiasthmatic: Relieving asthma

Antibacterial: Destroying or suppressing growth or reproduction of bacteria

Antibiotic: Killing disease causing microorganisms, drugs that act against bacteria

Antibody: A protein secreted into blood or lymph in response to an antigenic stimulus

Anticalculous: An agent that suppresses the formation of calculi

Anticestodal: An agent destructive to tapeworms

Anticholinergic: Inhibiting or blocking the (physiological) action of acetylcholine at a receptor site

Anticoagulant: An agent that reduces the propensity of blood to clot

Anticonvulsant: An agent that reduces seizures

Antidepressant: Used to prevent or treat clinical depression

Antidiabetic: An agent that controls blood sugar levels

Antidiarrhoeal: An agent prevents or reduces diarrhoea

Antidote: Substance that counteracts the effects of a poison

Antidyspeptic: Relieving dyspepsia or indigestion

Antiemetic: Prevents or relieves emesis (nausea or vomiting)

Antifebrile: An agent that relieves or reduces fever

Antihaemorrhagic: Controlling bleeding, an agent that prevents or controls haemorrhage

Antihistamine: A drug used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions

Antihypertensive: An agent that reduces high blood pressure

Anti-inflammatory: Prevents or relieves inflammation

Antilithich: An agent which prevents the formation of calculi or promotes their dilution

Antioxidant: Substance that inhibits oxidation

Antiperiodic: An agent that prevents the regular recurrence of a disease

Antiphlogistic: Reduces inflammation or fever

Antiphospholipase: Counteracts hydrolysis of specific ester bonds in phospholipids

Antiproliferative: An agent that used to slow down the cell division

Antipruritic: Any agent that relieves itching

Antipsychotic: Agents used in the treatment of psychotic disorders

Antipyretic: Any agent that prevents or reduces fever

Antirachitic: An agent that prevents or cures rickets

Antirheumatic: An agent that prevents or relieves inflammation and pain in the joints and muscles

Antiscorbutic: An agent that prevents or cures scurvy

Antiscrofulous: Treating scrofula or tubercular swellings of the lymph nodes

Antiseptic: A chemical substance used to kill or eliminate all forms of microbes, including pathogens

Antispasmodic: Any measure or drugs used to relieve spasm in muscle

Antitussive: Any agent which suppress cough

Antiuric: Counteracting excessive acidity in the urine

Antiviral: Destroying or inhibiting the growth and reproduction of viruses

Anuria: Complete cessation of the secretion and excretion of urine

Apathy: Abnormal listlessness and deficiency of activity

Aperient: A drug used to prevent or treat constipation

Aphrodisiac: A drug which stimulates sexual desire

Aphthae: Ulcer on the surface of a mucous membrane

Apoplexy: A sudden impairment of neurological function

Apoptosis: The process of programmed cell death

Aromatase: An enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of estrogens

Arthralgia: Joint pains in Arthritis

Ascites: Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Asphyxia: Lack of oxygen reaching the brain leading to unconsciousness

Astringent: An agent that contracts soft tissues

Atherosclerosis: A condition in which an artery wall thickens due to build-up of fatty material

Atrophy: Wasting of a tissue or organ

Attenuant: A drug that thins or dilutes fluids especially blood

Bactericidal: An agent that kills bacteria

Balanitis: Inflammation of the end of penis glands

Bechic: Any measures which relieves or cures cough

Beriberi: A disease caused by deficiency or imbalance of carbohydrate and vitamin B

Biliary: Pertaining to the bile or to the gallbladder

Bilious: Excess secretion of bile

Blennorrhagia: Excessive discharge of mucus

Blisters: Local swelling of the skin that contains watery fluid and is caused by burning or irritation

Boils: A painful, circumscribed pus-filled inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Bowel: The large intestine

Bradycardia: Slowness of the heart rate

Bright’s disease: Chronic inflammation of the blood vessels in the kidney which results the precence of protein, specifically albumin, in the urine

Bromidrosis: Foetid or foul-smelling perspiration especially associated with feet (osmidrosis)

Bronchial: Pertaining to the bronchi

Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchi

Bronchopathy: Any disease of the bronchi

Bubo: An inflammatory swelling of a lymph gland, especially in the groin

Cachexia: A state of constitutional disorder, malnutrition and general ill health

Calculus: A stone, an abnormal concentration composed chiefly of mineral substances

Calefacient: A remedy which gives rise to a sensation of warmth

Calibration: Demonstrating that a measuring device produces results within the specified limits of those produce by a reference standard device over an appropriate rang                       of measurments

Calmative: A sedative

Candidiasis: Infection by fungi of the genus Candida, most commonly involving the skin, nails, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, or vagina

Carbuncle: An infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue by Staphylococcus aureus

Carcinogenic: Having cancer causing properties

Carcinoma: Cancerous growth of epithelial tissue and derivatives such as glands

Cardiac depressant: An agent that slows heart rate

Cardiac: Pertaining to the heart

Cardiodynia: Pain in the heart

Cardiokinetic: Regulating or strengthening the heartbeat

Cardiopalmus: Palpitations of the heart

Cardiomyopathy: A disease of the myocardium associated with cardiac dysfunction

Cardiotonic: Having a favourable effect on the heart

Carditis: Inflammation of the heart

Carminative: Having the power to relieve flatulence and associated colic

Cataplexy: A condition of muscular rigidity induced by severe mental shock or fear

Cataract: An opacity of the crystalline lens

Catarrh: Chronic inflamation of a mucous membrane with constant flow of a thick sticky mucus

Cathartic: Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions

Celitis: Any abdominal inflammation

Cephalalgia: Pain in the head; headache

Cephalic: Pertaining to the head

Cephalopathy: Any disease of the head

Cerebropathy: Any disorder of the cerebram

Chemopreventive: Drugs, or food supplements that prevent the development of cancer

Cholagogue: A drug which increases the flow of bile into the intestine

Cholera: An acute inflammatory disease of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae

Cicatrizing: Promoting the growth/forming of a scar tissue

Cirrhosis: Hardening of an organ

Cognition: The psychological processes by which individuals gain awareness and knowledge about their environment

Colic: Severe pain resulting from periodic spasm in an abdominal organ

Colitis: Inflammation of the colon

Collyrium: A medicated eyewash

Colonalgia: Pain in the colon

Colonitis: Inflammation of the colon

Colonorrhagia: Haemorrhage from the colon

Colpitis: Inflammation of the vagina

Colpoptosis: Prolapse of the vagina walls

Colporrhagia: Haemorrhage from the vagina

Coma: A state of complete loss of consciousness

Conjunctiva: Membrane which lines the inner surface of the eyelids and reflects over the eyeball

Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the conjuctiva

Constipation: Chronic condition in which bowel movements occur less often and consist of hard, dry stools that are painful or difficult to pass

Consumption: Pulmonary tuberculosis

Contraception: A method used to prevent pregnancy

Contusion: An injury of tissue that does not break the skin

Convalescing: To return to health and strength after illness; recuperate

Convulsion: A violent involuntary contraction of the skeletal muscule

Corn: A small calloused area of skin caused by local pressure, causing irritation of tissue over a bony promenance

Coronary: Relating to the heart

Corticosterone: A steroid hormone

Coumarin: A fragrant, crystalline compound, naturally occuring in plants

Counterirritant: An agent that causes local inflammation of the skin

Coxalgia: Pain in the hip joint

Coxitis: Inflammation of the hip joint

Croup: A viral infection of the upper airway causing respiratory obstruction

Cyclooxgenase: An enzyme that is responsible for formation of important biological mediators called prostanoids

Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder

Cystorrhea: Mucous discharge from the bladder

Cytopathic: Of or relating to degenarative disease of cells

Cytoprotection: A process by which chemical compounds provide protection to cells against harmful agents

Cytotoxic: Toxic to cells

Dasa-mula: “Ten-roots”; an ayruvedic formulation claimed to counteracts diseases and improves health

Debility: The state of being weak or feeble; with lack of muscle tone

Decongestant: An agent relieving congestion, often nasal congestion

Degranulation: The process of losing granules

Delirium: A temporary state of mental confusion (fluctuating consciousness) resulting from high fever, intoxication, shock, or other causes

Demulcent: A soothing fluid that alleviates irritation and inflammation

Dental caries: Decaying of teeth due to bacterial infection

Dentalgia: Toothache

Dentifrice: Any liquid, paste or powder used for cleansing teeth

Deobstruent: Removing obstructions; having power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body (aperients)

Depurative: An agent that purifies blood

Dermatitis: Irritation or inflammation of the skin

Dermatopathy: Any skin disorder

Dermatophytosis: A superficial infection of the skin caused by dermatophytes ( a group of fungi)

Desiccating: Drying out

Detoxify: To counteract or destroy a toxin

Diaphoresis: Prespiration (sweating)

Digestive: Any substance that aids digestion

Dilutent: A diluting agent used to provide a desired consistency in a fluid

Diphtheria: A specific infectious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Discutient: An agent used to disperse pathologic accumulation such as tumours

Disinfectant: Having a lethal effect on germs

Diuretic: A substance that promotes the production of urine

Dizziness: A sensation of unsteadiness, usually accompanied by anxiety

Doxorubicin: A drug obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces peuceticus, used as an anticancer drug

Dropsy: An excessive accumulation of clear fluid in body tissues

Drug: Any substance used for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a disease and also for the relief of symptoms

Duodenum: The beginning portion of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum

Dysentery: An inflammatory disorder of the lower intestinal tract

Dysmenorrhoea: Difficult or painful menstruation

Dysopia: Defective vision

Dyspepsia: Impaired digestion resulting in discomfort pain and other symptoms in the upper abdomen

Dysphonia: An impairmeat in the ability to produce sounds using vocal cords

Dyspnoea: Difficulty in breathing (breathlessness)

Dystaxia: Difficulty in controlling voluntary movements

Dystocia: Difficult or slow parturition

Dystrophy: A degenerative disorder that weakens musculoskeletal system and hamper locomotion

Dysuria: Difficulty or pain while passing urine

Ecbolic: A drug used to increase contractions of the uterus and thus facilitate childbirth

Ecchymosis: A small haemorrhagic spot in the skin or mucous membrane

Eclampsia: An attack of convulsion associated with hypertension in pregnancy

Eczema: A noncontagious inflammatory disease of the skin with which may begin with erythema

Edema: Fluid retention by the body causing swelling and discomfort

Elephantiasis: Gross lymphatic edema of the limbs leading to hypertrophy

Elixir: Sweetened, aromatic solution of drug

Embrocate: To moisten and rub with lotion or liniment

Emetic: Any agent used to induce vomiting

Emmenagogue: Medicine intended to restore the menstruation

Emollient: Any agent that softens or moisturises skin

Emphysema: A pathologic accumulation of air in tissues or organs

Empyema: Accumulation of pus in an anotomical cavity

Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord due to infection

Encephalopathy: A degenerative brain disease causing reduced levels of arousal and cognitive function

Enema: The injection of liquid into the rectum through the anus for cleansing the bowels for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes

Enteralgia: Pain in the intestine (colic)

Enteric: Within or pertaining to the small intestine

Enuresis: Involuntary voiding of urine

Epidermitis: Inflammation of the epidermis

Epilepsy: An affection of the nervous system resulting from excessive or disordered discharge of cerebral neurons

Epistaxis: Bleeding from the nose

Errhine: An agent causing increased nasal discharge

Erysipelas: An inflammatory disease generally affecting the face marked by a bright redness of the skin

Erythema: Redness of the skin caused by dilation and congestion of the capillaries, often a sign of inflammation or infection

Erythrocytes: Blood cells of vertebrates that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide, combined with the red pigment haemoglobin

Escharotic: A caustic substance that creates a mass of dead cells or scab

Estradiol: An estrogenic hormone, C18H24O2, produced by the ovaries and used in treating estrogen deficiency

Estrogens: Steroid hormones produced chiefly by the ovaries and responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics and                              development and proper functioning of female genital organs

Euphoriant: A drug used to induce feelings of leation, well-being and excitment (Euphoria)

Expectorant: An agent aiding the secretion of the mucous membrane of the air passages and the removal of fluid by spitting

Extract: A concentrate of matierial chemically removed from any substance

Febrifuge: Any agent which reduces fever

Felon: A deep infection around the nails of toes or fingers

Fibroblast: A cell that gives rise to connective tissue

Filariasis: Infection with filarial nematode worms

Fistula: An abnormal communication between the epithelial surfaces

Flatulence: Presence of excessive gas in the stomach or intestine

Flavonoid: Group of organic compounds that occur as plant secondery metabolite

Foetid: Smelling extremely unpleasant

Freckles: A small brownish spot on the skin, often turning darker or increasing in number upon exposure to the sun

Frenzy: Violent temporary mental derangement

Furunculosis: Acute skin disease characterized by the presence of many furuncles (boils)

Galactogenic: Promoting the production and flow of milk in nursing mothers

Galactogogue: An agent that promotes secretion of milk

Galactorrhea: Excessive or spontaneous flow of milk

Gangrene: Death of part of the tissues of the body, usually due to inadequate blood supply, but occasionally due to direct injury (e.g. Necrosis)

Gastralgia: Pain in the stomach (also known as Gastrodynia)

Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the mucous coat of the stomach and intestine due to bacterial infection (food poisoning)

Gastrohelcosis: Ulceration of the stomach

Gastromegaly: Enlargement of the stomach

Gastropathy: Any disease of the stomach

Gefitinib: A drug used in the treatment of certain types of cancer

Germicidal: An agent causing destruction of germs

Giddiness: An impulsive scatterbrained mannerism

Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gingival margins around the teeth accompanied by swelling and bleeding

Glaucoma: A group of ocular conditions with characteristic damage to the optic nerve and visual field loss

Gleet: Chronic inflammation of a bodily orfice (e.g. urethra) usually accompanied by an abrormal discharge

Glycosuria: Excretion of sugar in the urine

Goitre: Enlargement of the thyroid gland

Gonorrhoea: An inflammatory disease of the genitourinary passages that is sexually transmitted

Gout: A disease of purine metabolism characterized by attacks of arthritis with an associated raised level of serum uric acid

Gripe: A sharp pain in the stomach

Groin: The area where the upper thigh meets the abdomen

Haematemesis: Vomiting of blood

Haematuria: The presence of blood in the urine

Haemoptysis: Coughing up of blood

Haemorrhoid: Dilation of the veins around the anus

Haemostatic: An agent which amests bleeding

Halitosis: Offensive odour of the breath

Hallucinogenic: Chemicals that produce hallucination

Heart palpitations: Abnormally rapid and irregular beating of the heart

Helminthiasis: Morbid state due to infestation with worms

Haemagogue: An agent that promotes blood flow

Haematinic: A substance stimulating the formation of blood cells and haemoglobin

Haematoma: A localized swelling filled with blood

Haematorrhea: Copious haemorrhage

Hemicrania: Headache confined to one side of head

Hemiphlegia: Paralysis of one side of the body

Haemolytic: Relating or involving haemolysis (destruction of red blood cells)

Hepatalgia: Pain in the liver (also known as hepatodynia)

Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver

Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver

Hepatopathy: Any disease of the liver

Hepatosis: Any non-inflammatory disorder of the liver

Hepatotoxic: Damaging or destructive to the liver

Hepetic: Pertaining to the liver

Hernia: The protrusion of an internal organ or part of it through a defect in the wall of the anatomical cavity in which it lies

Herpes: Inflammation of the skin or mucous membrane with clusters of deep seated vesicles

Hippocampus: A curved elongated ridge of the brain involved in forming, storing, and processing memory

Hoarseness: Roughness of voice or sound, due to mucus collected on the vocal cords, or to swelling or looseness of the cords

Hydragogue: A cathartic that promotes expulsion of water or serum from the bowels

Hydrocele: A swelling due to accumulation of serous fluid between the tuniea vaginalis and tunica albuginea of testis or in the spermatic cord

Hydrophobia: Exaggerated fear of water

Hyperchloremia: An electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of the chloride ion in the blood

Hyperadenosis: Proliferation of glandular tissue

Hyperdipsia: Intense thirst of relatively brief duration

Hyperdiuresis: Excessive secretion of urine

Hyperemesis: Excessive vomiting

Hyperglycaemic: Abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes

Hypernidrosis: Excessive perspiration

Hyperkalaemic: An abnormally high blood potassium concentration in blood

Hyperkinesis: Excessive movement , a condition especially of children

Hypernatraemic: An abnormally high blood sodium concentration in blood

Hyperorexia: Excessive appetite (Bulimia)

Hyperpraxia: Restlessness

Hypertension: High arterial blood pressure

Hypertensive: Tending to rise the blood pressure/ causes hypertension

Hyperthermia: A very high body temperature

Hypertrophy: Abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ

Hypnotic: A drug which induces sleep or a state resembling sleep

Hypochonodriasis: A state of mind in which the sufferer is much preoccupied with his health

Hypoglycaemia: Lowering the level of blood sugar in the body

Hypotensive: Tending to lower blood pressure

Hypothermia: Abnormally low body temperature

Hypoxia: Deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues

Hysteria: A state of excitement with temporary loss of emotional control

Immunomodulation: Adjustment of the immune response to a desired level

Impetigo: An inflammation of the skin associated with discrete vesicles due to Streptococcal infection

Impotence: Inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to engage in sexual intercourse

Infusion: An extract of either a plant part or its exudate with either water or an organic solvent

Insanity: Spectrum of behaviors characterized by abnormal metal or behavioral patterns

Insecticide: Any agent which kills or destroys insects

Insomnia: The condition of sleeplessness

Intermittent fever: A regularly recurring fever

Intoxication: General condition which results following the absorption and diffusion of a soluble poison into the body

Iridoid: A class of secondary metabolites found in a wide variety of plants and in some animals

Irritant: An agent that causes irritation

Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and other tissues caused by increased levels of bile pigments

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Kidney stone: A calculus that may form in the kidneys and cause intense pain

Lactation: The secretion of milk by mammals

Lactifuge: An agent responsible or causing cessation of the secretion of milk

Laryngitis: Inflammation of the larynx

Laxative: A drug used to prevent or treat constipation

Lectin: A protein usually found in seeds and other parts of certain plants that cause agglutination

Lentigo: A freckle with an increased number of pigment cells

Leprosy: A chronic and contagious disease chracterized by grandulomatous formation on skin, mucous membranes and in peripheral nerves

Lesion: Pathological change in a bodily organ or tissue

Leucoderma: Absent of skin pigmentation

Leucorrhoea: An abnormal mucous discharge from the vagina

Leukaemia: An acute or chronic disease characterized by a abnormal poliferation of white blood cells

Libido: The psychic and emotional energy associated with instinctual biological drives/ Sexual desire

Liniment: Liquid or thin paste applied to the skin to work as a pain reliever

Linthontriptic: An agent that effects the dissolution of a calculus

Lipases: A group of enzyme that chatalyze the hydrolysis of fats into glycerol and fatty acids

Lipolytic: Pertaining to the chemical breakdown of fat

Lithiasis: The formation of calculus of any kind

Loin: Part of the back between the lower ribs and the iliac crest

Lumbago: Pain in mid or lower back

Lymphangitis: Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel or vessels

Lymphocytoma: A malignant lymphoma whose cells closely resemble mature lymphocytes

Macrophage: Any of the large, mononuclear, highly phagocytic cells derived from monocytes (that occur in the walls of blood vessels and in loose connective tissue)

Malaria: Infection caused by the protozoa, Plasmodium transmitted by the vector anopheles mosquitoes

Malignant: Threatening life or likely to cause death

Mammary: Pertaining to the mammary gland, or breast

Mammillitis: Inflammation of the nipple

Masticatory: A substance that is chewed to increase the flow of saliva

Measles: A highly infectious disease which is spread via virus

Melalgia: Pain in the limbs

Melancholia: A mental illness in which the predominant symptom is depression

Melanin: A dark insoluble pigment found in the skin, hair and the choroid layer of the eye

Meningitis: An inflamation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord

Menolipsis: Temporary cessation of menstruation

Menopause: Represents the end of menstruation

Menorrhagia: Excessive or prolonged menstruation

Menorrhea: The flow of blood at menstruation

Menostasis: An abnormal condition in which the products of menstruation cannot escape the uterus or vagina

Mental disorder: A psychological disorder of thought or emotion

Metalloproteinases: Protease enzyme whose chatalytic mechanism involves a metal

Metastasis: Spread of a malignant tumour cells from one part of the body to another

Metropathy: Any uterine disease

Metroptosis: Prolapse of the uterus

Metrorrhagia: Uterine bleeding occuring at irregular intervals

Metrorrhea: Abnormal uterine discharge

Microangiopathy: A disease affecting small blood vessels in the body with basement membrane thickening and endothelial dysfunction

Micturition: The process of passing urine

Migraine: A periodic condition with localized headaches, frequently associated with vomiting and sensory disturbances

Morbid: Affected with or induced by disease

Multiple sclerosis: An inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged

Mumps: An acute, specific inflammation of the parotid glands, caused by a virus

Myalgia: Pain in the muscles

Mycobacterium: Bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium, which cause diseases, such as tuberculosis and leprosy

Mydriasis: Dilation of the pupil

Mydriatic: A drug that dilates the pupil

Myringitis: An inflammation of the eardrum

Narcotic: A drug that induces an abnormally deep sleep

Nasitis: Inflammation of the nose

Nasopharynx: The portion of the pharynx above the soft palate

Nauseant: An agent that induces nausea

Nephrolithiasis: The presence of kidney stones (calculi) in the kidney

Nephralgia: Pain in the kidney

Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidneys

Nephropathy: Disease of the kidneys

Nervine: Having a soothing or calming effect on nerves

Neuralgia: A painful affection of the nerves due to functional disturbances or neuritis

Neurasthenia: An anxiety disorder characterized by persistent fatigue

Neuroleptic: A drug that acts on nervous system

Neuroprotection: Protection of neurons from apoptosis or degeneration

Night blindness: A condition making difficult or impossible to see in relatively low light; also known as nyctalopia

Nociceptive: Relating to or denoting pain arising from the stimulation of nerve cells

Nootropics: Drugs, supplements, nutraceuticals, and functional foods that are purported to improve mental functions

Notalgia: Pain in the back

Nyctalopia: Night blindness

Obesity: An excessive accumulation of fat in the body

Odontalgia: Toothache

Odontopathy: Any disease of the teeth or of their sockets

Oleaginous: Having the nature or quality of oil

Opacity: An opaque or non-transparent area as on the cornea or lens

Ophthalmia: Inflammation of the eye, especially conjunctivitis

Ophthalmodynia: Pain in the eye

Ophthalmopathy: Any disease of the eye

Orchialgia: Pain in the testis

Orchiopathy: Any disorder of the testis

Orchitis: Inflammation of the testis characterised by hypertrophy and pain

Ostalgia: Pain in the bones

Osteomalacia: Demineralization and softening of the bones commonly caused by a vitamin D deficiency

Osteoporosis: Porosity and brittleness of the bones due to loss of calcium from the bone matrix

Otalgia: Pain in the ear

Otopathy: Any disease of the ear

Otopyorrhea: Purulent discharge from the ear

Otorrhoea: A discharge from the ears

Palpitation: Irregular, rapid beating or pulsation of the heart

Palsy: Paralysis

Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas

Papillary muscle: Any of several muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves

Paraplegia: Paralysis of the lower limbs, usually including the bladder and rectum

Parkinsonism: A condition resembling parkinson’s disease

Parturient: About to give birth (in labour)

Pectoral: Pertaining to the breast

Pectoralgia: pain in the chest

Peptic: Pertaining to pepsin or to digestion

Peptide: Any of various natural or synthetic compounds containing two or more amino acids linked by the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of                            another

Periodontitis: An inflammatory disease that attackes the periodontium (tissues supporting a tooth)

Peritoneal: Retating to or affecting the peritoneum

Pertussis: A serious bacterial infection affecting the respiratory system, Also known as whooping cough

Phagocytic: A cell, such as a white blood cell, that engulfs and absorbs waste material, harmful microorganisms, or other foreign bodies in the bloodstream and tissues

Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharynx

Pharyngodynia: Pain in the pharynx

Pharyngopathy: Any disease of the pharynx

Phenol: Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring

Phlebitis: Inflammation of a vein

Phthisis: Any wasting disease in which the whole body or part of the body is involved

Pleurodynia: Pain in the pleural cavity

Phytoalexin: Substances produced by plants that inhibit the growth of pathogens that infect the plants

Phytotoxic: Poisonous to plants

Pneumonia: An acute disease characterized by the inflammation of lung tissue

Pneumonopathy: Any disease of the lungs; Pneumonosis

Pneumorrhagia: A severe haemoptysis

Poliomyelitis: An acute inflammation of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord due to an enterovirus infection

Pollakiuria: Abnormally frequent urination

Postprandial: After a meal

Poultice: A soft, sometimes medicated mush prepared to be applied to sores or other lesions to relieve pain

Premature ejaculation: Sudden emission of semen that occurs prior or immediately after penetration

Procreant: Pertaining to procreation

Proctalgia: Pain in the rectum

Proctoptosis: Prolapse of the rectum

Prolapse: Condition where organs fall out of place

Prophylactic: An agent that is used to prevent the occucrence of a disease

Prurigo: An eruption of the skin causing severe itching

Psoriasis: A skin condition characterised by the eruption of lesions

Psychopathy: Mental disorder

Ptyalism: Excessive secretion of saliva

Purgative: A drug that causes the evacuation of fluid faeces

Pus: A yellowish exudate produced by vertebrates during inflammatory pyogenic bacterial infection

Pyelonephritis: Infection within the substance of kidney, derived either from the urine or blood

Pyorrhoea: A discharge of pus

Pyrexia: A body temperature below normal

Pyridine: A basic heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C5H5N

Pyrosis: The eruction of acid gastric contents into the mouth

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: A heterocyclic organic compound that forms the central chemical structure of a variety of alkaloids

Quercetin: A palnt pigment with a molecular structure derived from flavone

Rabies: A viral disease that affects the central nervous system

Rachialgia: Pain in the vertebral column

Radiculalgia: Neuralgia of the nerve roots

Radiculitis: Inflammation of spinal nerve roots

Ramitis: Inflammation of a ramus

Rectalgia: Pain in the rectal area

Rectitis: Inflammation of the rectum or anus

Refrigerant: Allaying heat or fever

Renal calculi: Calculi relating to kidney

Renal: Relating to the kidneys

Renopathy: Any disease of the kidney(nephropathy)

Resolvent: An agent with the ability to resolve or remove swelling and abnormal growths

Resorptive: Process of resorbing

Restorative: Relating to or providing restoration

Resuscitative: The act of restoring to life of one who is collapsed or apparently dead

Retinitis: Inflammation of the retina

Revulsive: An agent causing revulsion

Rheumatalgia: Rheumatic pain

Rheumatoid arthritis: A chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints

Rhinalgia: Pain in the nose; Rhinodynia

Rhinitis: Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane

Rhinopathy: Any disease of the nose

Rickets: A bone disease which occur during infancy and chilhood as a result of vitamin D deficiency

Roborant: A drug that restores strengh (restoractive or tonic)

Rubefacient: A substance for external application that produces redness of the skin

Saponins: A class of chemical compounds, a secondary metabolite, include various plant glucosides that form sopy lathers when mixed with water and found in natural                       sources

Sarcocele: Fleshy swelling or tumour of the testis

Scabies: A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite

Scald: An injury caused by moist heat

Scalding of urine: Severe burning sensation during micturition

Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by disteirbance of thinking, perceving and affect

Scleritis: Inflammation of the sclera

Scrofula: Tuberculosis of lymph nodes, especially of the neck

Scurvy: A deficiency disease due to lack of Vitamin C

Sedative: An agent which reduces functional activity by its action on the nervous system

Sialogogue: An agent that increases the production of saliva

Synovitis: Inflammation of a synovial membrane

Sinusitis: Inflammation of a sinus, used exclusively for the paranasal sinuses

Somatalgia: Body pain due to organic causes

Somnifacient: Tending to produce sleep (hypnotic)

Somnolence: Sleepiness

Soporific: An agent which induces deep sleep

Spanomenorrhoea: Decreased menstrual flow (hypomenorrhoea)

Spasmolytic: An agent used to relieve spams in muscle

Spermicide: An agent that kills spermatozoa

Splenalgia: Pain in the spleen

Splenitis: Inflammation of the spleen

Splenohepatomegaly: Enlargement of both spleen and liver

Splenomegaly: Enlargement of the spleen

Splenopathy: Any disease of the spleen

Sprue: A chronic nutrient malabsorption disorder

Steroid: A type of organic compound that contains a specific arrangement of four cycloalkane rings that are joined to each other

Sterols: Chemicals with basic steroid structure combined with an alcohol group

Stimulant: An agent which excites or increases

Stomachalgia: Pain in the stomach

Stomachic: A substance that aids and strengthen the stomach

Stomatalgia: Pain in the mouth (stomatodynia)

Stomatitis: Generalised inflammation of the mouth

Stomatopathy: Any disorder of the mouth

Stomatorrhagia: Hemorrhage from the mouth

Strangury: Constant painful urge to micturate

Stroke: The rapidly developing loss of brain function(s) due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain (cerebrovascular accident)

Stupefacient: An agent that induces stupor

Styptic: An agent with the power to arrest bleeding

Sudorific: An agent that induces sweating

Suppurative: Relating to pus formation

Syphilis: A sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum

Syrup: A water and sugar solution to which are added flavouring, medicinal, or some other desired ingredients

Taeiniacide: An agent that kills tapeworms

Tenesmus: Ineffective and painful straining, during a bowel movement or urination

Terpenes: Kind of unsaturated hydrocarbons, found in essential oils and oleoresins of plants and in some animals

Tetanus: An infective disease caused by Clostridium tetani that effects the motor nerves causing muscle spasms, rigidity and convulsions

Thermoplegia: Sun stroke

Thrombosis: The unwanted, intravascular formation of blood clot

Tincture: A solution of a medical substance in an alcohol solution

Tonic: A medication that restores or increases body tone

Tonsilitis: Inflammation of the tonsil

Toxaemia: Generalized poisoning of the body by products of bacteria or damaged tissue

Tranquilizer: Drug that relieve anxiety or deal with psychotic symploms without excessive sedation

Trauma: Bodily injury

Trichogenous: Stimulating the growth of hair

Ulcer: A lesion of the skin or a mucous membrane, producing a crater or indentation

Ulemorrhagia: Bleeding from the gums

Ulitis: Inflammation of the gums

Ulocace: Ulceration of the gums

Ulorrhagia: Hemorrhage from the gums

Ulorrhea: Bleeding from the gums

Undugowwa: Scalp-worm disease (read patches on the head)

Unguent: Ointment

Uraemic: Of or involving excess endogenous waste products in the urine

Urelcosis: Ulceration of the urinary tract

Ureteralgia: Pain in the ureter

Urethritis: Inflammation of the urethra

Urethrorrhagia: Flow of blood from the urethra

Urethrorrhea: Abnormal discharge from the urethra

Urocyst: The urinary bladder

Urocystitis: Inflammation of the urinary bladder

Urodynia: Pain during urination

Uroedema: Edema due to infiltration of urine

Urolithiasis: Urinary calculi

Uropathy: Any disease of the urinary tract

Urorrhagia: Excessive secretion of urine

Urorrhea: Involuntary flow of urine

Uroschesis: Retention of urine

Urticaria: An allergic disorder marked by raised red patches of skin or mucous membrane

Uteralgia: Pain in the uterus

Uterine sedative: An agent that relaxes the muscles of the uterus

Uterine: Pertaining to the uterus

Uteritis: Inflammation of the uterus (Metritis)

Vaginitis: Inflammation of the vagina

Vaginodynia: Pain in the vagina

Vaginopathy: Any disease of the vagina

Varicose veins: Dilated veins, the valves of which become incompetent so that blood flow may be reversed

Vascular: Supplied with vessels, especially relating to blood vessel

Vasoconstrictor: An agent that narrows blood vessel openings, restricting the flow of blood through them

Vasodilator: An agent that expands blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow through them

Vermifuge: A drug that expels intestinal worms

Venereal: Pertaining to or caused by sexual intercouse

Verminosis: Morbid state due to infestation with worms

Vertigo: Dizziness

Vesical: Referring to the urinary bladder

Vesicant: An agent that induces blistering

Virilising: Development of male secondary sexual characteristics in female

Virucidal: An agent that destroys viruses

Visceral fat: Fat that surrounds the internal organs of the stomach/ peritoneal cavity

Vulnerary: A remedy used in the healing or treating of wounds

Wart: Skin projections usually found on hands or feet coused by the human papilloma virus

Wash: Liquid medicinal preparation for external use

Whooping cough: Pertussis

Xanthones: An organic compound with the molecular formula C13H8O2