cock·tail (k k t l)n. 1. A mixture of drugs, usually in solution, for the diagnosis or treatment of a condition. 2. A treatment regimen that includes a combination of several drugs that enhances their individual potency. |
cocktail
Etymology: AS, cocc + toegel,
Usage notes: informal.
an unofficial mixture of drugs, usually in solution, combined to achieve a specific purpose. This term is frequently used when combining medications to treat patients who are HIV positive. Cocktail
Drug slang A regional term for (1) a cigarette laced with cocaine or crack; (2) a partially smoked marijuana ‘joint’ inserted in a regular cigarette
Medspeak Any mixture of therapeutic compounds
Medspeak Any mixture of therapeutic compounds
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