Heilmittel

Definitions of Heilmittel
  1. noun
    a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
    synonyms: Arznei, Arzneimittel, Medikament, Medizin
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    Betäubungsmittel
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
    Arznei, Arzneimittel, Medikament, Medizin
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
    Droge, Rauschgift, Rauschmittel
    a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions
    Hasch, Haschisch, Marihuana
    the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
    Halluzinogen
    a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences
    Opium
    an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
    Abführmittel
    a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
    Arznei, Arzneimittel, Medikament, Medizin
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
    Beruhigungsmittel
    a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
    Schlaftablette
    a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)
    Tabak
    leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
    Alkohol, alkoholisches Getränk
    a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
  2. noun
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
    synonyms: Arznei, Arzneimittel, Medikament, Medizin
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    Abführmittel
    a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
    Arznei, Arzneimittel, Medikament, Medizin
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
    Beruhigungsmittel
    a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
    Antibiotikum, Schmerztablette
    a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections
    Aspirin
    the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
    Kopfschmerztablette
    a powdered form of aspirin
    Puder
    cosmetic powder for the face
    Morphin, Morphium
    an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
    Heilsalbe, Wundsalbe
    semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
    Dragee, Kapsel, Tablette
    a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
    type of:
    Arznei, Arzneimittel, Medikament, Medizin
    a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
  3. noun
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
    synonyms: Arznei, Arzneimittel, Medikament, Medizin
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    types:
    Heilsalbe, Wundsalbe
    semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
    type of:
    Arznei, Arzneimittel, Medikament, Medizin
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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