adjective, sourer, sourest. 1. having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart. 2. rendered acid or affected by fermentation; fermented. 3. producing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is not bitter, salt, or sweet. 4. characteristic of something fermented: a sour smell.
General anesthetics normally are used to produce loss of consciousness before and during surgery. However, for obstetrics (labor and delivery) or certain minor procedures, an anesthetic may be given in small amounts to relieve anxiety or pain without causing unconsciousness.
Two types of drugs are used to prevent and treat osteoporosis: 1  Antiresorptive Drugs . Antiresorptives include bisphosphonates, hormone replacement therapy, selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs), and calcitonin. 2  Anabolic (Bone-Forming) Drugs . Drugs that rebuild bone are known as anabolics.