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specific 1. of or relating to a biological species 2. (of a disease) caused by a particular pathogenic agent 3. Physics a. characteristic of a property of a particular substance, esp in relation to the same property of a standard reference substance b. characteristic of a property of a particular substance per unit mass, length, area, volume, etc. c. (of an extensive physical quantity) divided by mass 4. International trade denoting a tariff levied at a fixed sum per unit of weight, quantity, volume, etc., irrespective of value 5. Med any drug used to treat a particular disease specific [spə′sif·ik] (physics) Indicating the amount of a physical quantity per unit mass, weight, volume, or area, or the ratio of the quantity for the substance under consideration to the same quantity for a standard substance, such as water. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Professor Nutt, who also serves on the British Advisory Council on Misuse of Drugs, says his study should prompt a fresh look at drug classification and at the legal penalties for specific drug violations. The text is clear, concise, and includes important concepts related to therapeutic concerns for specific drug classifications. Gold Standard's eMPOWERx service offers wireless patient specific drug histories, prescribing capabilities, and drug information at the point of care, while its PIER (Physicians' Information and Education Resource) service offers access to evidence-based guidelines, educational resources, clinical data, and "disease modules" with guidance and recommendations for 400 diseases. |
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