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Sieve Analysis
Sieve analysis is a method used to determine the particle size distribution of a powder or granule sample by passing it through sieves of specified mesh sizes. Sieve Analysis-...
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Similarity Factor (f₂)
The similarity factor (f₂) is a mathematical measure used to compare the dissolution profiles of two pharmaceutical products. Similarity Factor (f₂) দুটি pharmaceutical produc...
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Sink Condition
Sink condition is a dissolution-testing condition in which the dissolution medium can accommodate substantially more dissolved drug than the amount present at saturation under...
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Sink Condition in Dissolution Testing
In dissolution testing, sink condition refers to a situation in which the dissolution medium has sufficient capacity to dissolve the drug without approaching saturation during...
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Slugging
Slugging is a dry granulation technique in which powder is compressed into large tablets or slugs, which are subsequently milled into granules. Slugging হলো Dry Granulation-এর...
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Solid Dispersion
A solid dispersion is a system in which one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients are dispersed within an inert or suitable solid carrier. Solid Dispersion হলো এমন একটি so...
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Solubility
Solubility is the maximum amount of a substance that can dissolve in a specified solvent under defined conditions to form a stable solution. Solubility হলো নির্দিষ্ট তাপমাত্রা...
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Solution
A solution is a homogeneous mixture in which one or more solutes are dissolved in a solvent. Solution হলো একটি সমসত্ত্ব মিশ্রণ, যেখানে এক বা একাধিক solute কোনো solvent-এ দ্রবী...
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Specification
A specification is a list of tests, references to analytical procedures, and appropriate acceptance criteria that a material or product must meet. Specification হলো কোনো mater...
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Specificity
Specificity is the ability of an analytical procedure to assess the analyte unequivocally in the presence of other components that may be expected to be present. Specificity হ...
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Spheronization
Spheronization is a process in which extruded material is converted into rounded or spherical particles through mechanical treatment. Spheronization-এ extrusion-এর মাধ্যমে তৈর...
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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
An approved written instruction describing how a routine operation or activity should be performed. কোনো নিয়মিত কাজ কীভাবে সম্পন্ন করতে হবে, তা বর্ণনা করে এমন অনুমোদিত লিখিত ন...
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Steady State
Steady state is the condition during repeated drug administration or continuous infusion in which the average rate of drug input equals the average rate of drug elimination. S...
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Sterilization
Sterilization is a validated process used to eliminate or destroy all forms of viable microorganisms, including bacterial spores, from a product or material. Sterilization হলো...
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Sticking
Sticking is a tablet compression defect in which tablet material adheres to the punch faces or die walls during manufacturing. Sticking হলো tablet manufacturing-এর সময় tablet ...
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Sublimation
Sublimation is the direct transition of a substance from the solid state to the gaseous state without passing through the liquid state. Sublimation হলো কোনো পদার্থের liquid st...
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Sugar Coating
Sugar coating is a coating process in which multiple layers of sugar-based materials are applied to tablets to improve appearance, mask unpleasant taste, and protect the table...
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Suppository
A suppository is a solid dosage form designed for insertion into a body orifice, where it melts, softens, or dissolves to release the drug. Suppository হলো এমন একটি solid dosa...
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