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1. a hormone secreted by the pancreas, or an injected drug that helps cells burn glucose for energy
5. Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States/Revision Service
6. adverse drug reaction
8. a distinct segment of DNA that determines an organism’s specific individual characteristics, like blue eyes or brown hair
12. the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
15. Adverse Event Reporting System
16. a class of drugs in which minute dilutions of natural substances stimulate the body’s immune system
17. over-the-counter
18. investigational new drug
19. deoxyribonucleic acid
20. risk evaluation and mitigation strategy

2. new drug application
3. bodily processes that provide protection against disease
4. a substance that motifs your body to help it with what its dealing with
7. refers to a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the outside of the body to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
9. Institutional Review Board
10. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
11. national drug code
13. a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity
14. Federal Trade Commission
16. secretions released by glands into the circulatory system that have specific regulatory effects on organs and other tissues; for instance, insulin is secreted from the pancreas to lower blood sugar