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61proscribe — prescribe, proscribe A single letter distinguishes two words of very different meaning. A prescribed book (for example) is one that is chosen for a course of study, whereas a proscribed book is one that is forbidden or banned. Prescribe also has… …
62Buprenorphine — Systematic (IUPAC) name (2S) 2 [( ) (5R,6R,7R,14S) 9α cyclopropylmethyl 4,5 epoxy 6,14 ethano 3 hydroxy 6 methoxymorphinan 7 yl] 3,3 dimethylbutan 2 ol Clinical …
63Naturopathy — Alternative medical systems Acupuncture · Anthroposophic medicine · Ayurveda · Chiropractic  …
64Off-label use — is the practice of prescribing pharmaceuticals for an unapproved indication or in an unapproved age group, unapproved dose or unapproved form of administration.[1] In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation… …
65Medical psychology — is a very broad field and has been defined in various ways. The Academy of Medical Psychology s definition applies to both the practices of consultation and prescribing in Medical Psychology, when allowed by statutes. These professionals are… …
66Medical prescription — ℞ redirects here. For other uses of Rx, see Rx. A prescription (℞) is a health care program implemented by a physician or other medical practitioner in the form of instructions that govern the plan of care for an individual patient.[1]… …
67Podiatry — Not to be confused with Pediatrics. Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. The term podiatry came into use first in the early 20th century United States,[1]… …
68Psychiatry — is a medical specialty which exists to study, prevent, and treat mental disorders in humans. Psychiatric assessment typically involves a mental status examination and taking a case history, and psychological tests may be administered. Physical… …
69therapeutics — /ther euh pyooh tiks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of medicine concerned with the remedial treatment of disease. [1665 75; see THERAPEUTIC, ICS] * * * Treatment and care to combat disease or alleviate pain or injury. Its tools include… …
70Prescription drug — A prescription drug is a licensed medicine that is regulated by legislation to require a prescription before it can be obtained. The term is used to distinguish it from over the counter drugs which can be obtained without a prescription.… …
