Concentrate
Concentrate (Medicine)
Concentrate (pronunciation: /ˈkɒns(ə)nˌtreɪt/) in the field of medicine refers to a substance that has been purified or processed to increase its concentration. This term is often used in relation to pharmaceuticals, where active ingredients are concentrated to create potent medications.
Etymology
The term 'concentrate' originates from the Latin concentratus, which is the past participle of concentrare meaning 'to bring to a common center, condense, concentrate', from con- ('together') and centrum ('center').
Related Terms
- Active Ingredient: The component of a medication that provides the intended therapeutic effects.
- Pharmaceuticals: Products manufactured for use as medicinal drugs.
- Potency: The strength of a drug or other substance, typically measured in terms of the amount required to produce a specific effect.
- Purification: The process of removing unwanted components from a substance, in this case, a drug or medication.
- Dosage: The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Concentrate
- Wikipedia's article - Concentrate
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