Pharmacology Terms

Name Description
Flatulence The presence of an excessive amount of gas in the stomach and intestines.
Flux An excessive discharge of a fluid from the bowels or other organs, watery or bloody. Dysentery.
Fomentation The application of warmth and moisture in the treatment of diseases; poulticing.
Fracture A break; specially the bone or cartilage.
Fungicide a substance that kills fungi, e.g., ringworm.
Furunculus A boil.
Galactagogue a substance increasing flow of milk .
Gargle A throat wash.
Gastralgia Stomachache.
Gastric Relating to stomach.