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What are the most frequently used numerals in medical terminology?
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The most frequently used numerals in medical terminology are cardinals and ordinals.
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What are cardinal numerals used for in medical prescriptions?
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Cardinal numerals are used in medical prescriptions.
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What are ordinal numerals used for in medical terminology?
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Ordinal numerals are parts of anatomical/clinical terms.
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Give an example of a medical prescription using cardinal numerals.
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Recipe expeditiones originales numero quattuor = take four original boxes.
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List the cardinal numeral for 1.
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unus, una, unum
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List the cardinal numeral for 2.
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duo, duae, duo
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List the cardinal numeral for 3.
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tres, tria
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List the cardinal numeral for 4.
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quattuor
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List the cardinal numeral for 5.
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quinque
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List the cardinal numeral for 6.
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sex
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List the cardinal numeral for 7.
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septem
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List the cardinal numeral for 8.
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octo
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List the cardinal numeral for 9.
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novem
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List the cardinal numeral for 10.
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decem
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List the cardinal numeral for 11.
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undecim
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List the cardinal numeral for 12.
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duodecim
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What form do cardinals needed for medical prescriptions take?
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Cardinals needed for the medical prescription are numbers in accusative form.
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What does ‘recipe’ mean in medical prescriptions?
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‘Recipe’ means ‘take’.
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What is the ordinal numeral for 1st?
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primus, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 2nd?
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secundus, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 3rd?
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tertius, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 4th?
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quartus, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 5th?
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quintus, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 6th?
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sextus, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 7th?
septimus, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 8th?
octavus, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 9th?
nonus, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 10th?
decimus, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 11th?
undecimus, a, um
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What is the ordinal numeral for 12th?
duodecimus, a, um
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What is the name of the first finger?
digitus primus = pollex
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What is the name of the second finger?
digitus secundus = index
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What is the name of the third finger?
digitus tertius = medius
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What is the name of the fourth finger?
digitus quartus = anullaris
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What is the name of the fifth finger?
digitus quintus = minimus
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What is the name of the first toe?
digitus primus pedis = hallux
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What is the English translation of 'Fractura vertebrae cervicalis quartae'?
fracture of the fourth cervical vertebra
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What does 'Fractura ossis metacarpi primi' translate to?
fracture of the first metacarpal bone
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What is 'Corrosio trunci gradus primi' in English?
first degree chemical burn of the trunk
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What does 'Corrosio gradus primi, regio corporis non specificata' mean?
first degree chemical burn on unspecific body region
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What is the English translation of 'Combustio membri superioris'?
burn of the upper limb
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What does 'Sequelae combustionis aut corrosionis trunci' refer to?
Aftereffects of burn or corrosion of the trunk
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What is the Latin term for 'Fracture of first thoracic vertebra'?
Fractura vertebrae thoracicae primae
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What is the Latin term for 'second thoracic vertebra'?
secundae
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What is the Latin term for 'third thoracic vertebra'?
tertiae
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What is the Latin term for 'fourth thoracic vertebra'?
quartae
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What is the Latin term for 'fifth thoracic vertebra'?
quintae
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What is the Latin term for 'sixth thoracic vertebra'?
sextae
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What is the Latin term for 'seventh thoracic vertebra'?
septimae
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What is the Latin term for 'eighth thoracic vertebra'?
octavae
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What is the Latin term for 'ninth thoracic vertebra'?
novae
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What is the Latin term for 'tenth thoracic vertebra'?
decimae
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What is the Latin term for 'eleventh thoracic vertebra'?
undecimae
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What is the Latin term for 'twelfth thoracic vertebra'?
duodecimae
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What does 'Rp.' stand for in Latin medical prescriptions?
'recipe', pre-printed on form
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What are the two types of Latin medical prescriptions?
1. HVLP (mass-produced medicaments) 2. MAGISTRALITER (Extemporaneous: made and prepared in pharmacy)
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What is a general rule for generic prescriptions?
No brand names
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What is the prescription format for Ibuprofen?
Rp.
Ibuprophenum p.o. tbl.
30 tbl. x 400 mg
Exp. orig. No. Il (duas)
D. S. 1 tbl. podia potreby
(Ibalgin 400)
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What is the prescription format for Atorvastatin?
Rp.
Atorvastatin p.o. tbl
30 tbl 10 mg
Exp. orig. N° 1 (unam)
D.S. 2x1 tbl denne
(Torvacard 10 mg)
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What does 'p.o.' stand for?
'p.o.' = through mouth 'per os'
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What does 'tbl.' represent?
'tbl.' = tablets 'tabulettae'
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What does 'cps.' or 'caps.' stand for?
'cps./caps.' = capsules 'capsullae'
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What does 'gtt.' mean?
'gtt.' = drops 'guttae'
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What does 'ung.' refer to?
'ung.' = ointment 'unguentum'
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What does 'sir.' stand for?
'sir.' = sirup 'sirupus'
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What does 'supp.' mean?
'supp.' = suppository 'suppositorium'
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What does 'sol.' represent?
'sol.' = solution 'solutio'
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What does 'inj.' refer to?
'inj.' = ready-made injections 'injectiones'
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What is a magistraliter prescription?
Magistraliter type of prescription (has the structure of a cooking recipe)
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What does 'M. f. ung.' mean?
'M. f. ung.' = Misce fiat unguentum = Mix to make ointment
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What does 'Div. in dos. aeq. No. X (decem)' mean?
'Div. in dos. aeq. No. X (decem)' = Divide in doses aequales numero decem = Divide into 10 aequal doses
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What is an example of a magistraliter prescription?
Rp.
Acidi lactici
1,5
Glycerini
10,0
Aq. dest.
10,0
Syndermani ad 100,0
M.f. ung.
D.S. Potierat'!
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What is the prescription for Concor Cor?
Prescription for Concor Cor (Bisoprololiumfumarat)
• Dosage: 5 mg
• Quantity: 30 pills in a box
• Instructions: Take 1 pill in the morning
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How to prescribe Concor Cor?
1 original box of Concor Cor (substance active: Bisoprololiumfumarat)
Pills á 5 mg, 30 pills in a box
Patient should take one pill in the morning
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What is the definition of varicella?
Chickenpox
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What is the definition of nevus?
Birthmark
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What is the definition of urticaria?
Hives/ itchy rash caused by an allergic reaction
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What is the definition of decubitus?
Bedsore
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What is the definition of hirsutismus?
Excessive/abnormal hair growth
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What is the definition of alopecia?
Baldness
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What is the definition of gangraena?
Death of body tissue
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What is the definition of scleroderma?
Hardened skin
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What is the definition of albinismus?
Genetic lack of pigmentation, affects all of the skin
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What is the definition of onychomalacia?
Softening of nails
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What is the definition of vitiligo?
White patches of skin, autoimmune disease
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What is the definition of onychophagia?
Nail eating
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What is the definition of gastroenteritis?
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines
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What is the definition of meningitis?
Inflammation of the meninges (brain/spinal cord membranes)
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What is the definition of neuritis?
Inflammation of a nerve
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What is the definition of hepatitis?
Inflammation of the liver
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What is the definition of phlebitis?
Inflammation of a vein
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What is the definition of anorexia?
Eating disorder with extreme weight loss
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What is the definition of dementia?
Progressive cognitive decline
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What is the definition of insomnia?
Inability to sleep
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What is the definition of mania?
Mental state of elevated mood and energy
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What is the definition of kleptomania?
Impulse control disorder with urge to steal
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What is the definition of acrophobia?
Fear of heights
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What is the definition of iatrophilia?
Abnormal attraction to doctors or medical treatment
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What is the definition of lymphangioma?
Benign tumor of lymph vessels
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What is the definition of osteosarcoma?
Malignant bone tumor
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What is the definition of trauma?
Injury or wound
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What is the singular form of 'membra'?
Membra
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What is the plural form of 'arteria palpebralis lateralis'?
Arteriae palpebrales laterales
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What is the genitive singular of 'pollex'?
Pollicis
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What is the nominative plural of 'decubitus'?
Decubitus
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What is the genitive singular of 'nervus'?
Nervi
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What is the nominative plural of 'digitus'?
Digiti
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What is the genitive singular of 'pulmo'?
Pulmonis
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What is the nominative plural of 'ligamentum'?
Ligamenta
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What is albinismus?
Albinismus, i, m. = albinism, an inherited condition present at birth, characterized by a lack of pigment that normally gives colour to the skin, hair, and eyes.
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What is hirsutismus?
Hirsutismus, i, m. = hirsutism, heavy growth of hair, often in abnormal distribution.
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What is sirupus?
Sirupus, i, m. = sirup.
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What is rigor?
Rigor, oris, m. = stiffness, rigidity, chill.
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What is alopecia?
Alopecia, ae, f. = alopecia, hair loss/baldness.
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What is capsula?
Capsula, ae, f. = capsule, pill.
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What is gangraena?
Gangraena, ae, f. = gangrene, death and decay of body tissue.
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What is gutta?
Gutta, ae, f. = drop.
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What is nullipara?
Nullipara, ae, f. = nullipara, a woman who has never given birth.
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What is primigravida?
Primigravida, ae, f. = primigravida, a woman who is pregnant for the first time.
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What is primipara?
Primipara, ae, f. = primipara, a woman who is pregnant for the first time.
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What is tabuletta?
Tabuletta, ae, f. = tablet, pill.
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What is urticaria?
Urticaria, ae, f. = urticaria, a skin condition characterized by the formation of itchy raised patches, usually caused by an allergy.
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What is varicella?
Varicella, ae, f. = varicella, chickenpox.
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What is combustio?
Combustio, onis, f. = burn.
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What is corrosio?
Corrosio, onis, f. = corrosion (burn caused by the contact with chemicals).
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What is intentio?
Intentio, onis, f. = intention, attempt.
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What is sanatio?
Sanatio, onis, f. = healing.
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What is solutio?
Solutio, onis, f. = solution.
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What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo, inis, f. = a skin disorder, of unknown cause, characterized by patches of unpigmented skin.
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What is suppositorium?
Suppositorium, i, n. = suppository.
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What is unguentum?
Unguentum, i, n. = ointment.
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What is pulvis?
Pulvis, eris, n. = powder, dust.
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What is gradus?
Gradus, us, m. = grade.
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What does specificatus mean?
Specificatus, a, um = specified.
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What does non mean?
Non = not.
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