pharmacological
adjective
using, involving, or having to do with a drug or drugs.
pharmacologic
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a variation of
pharmacological.
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a word derived from
pharmacology.
pharmacologynounthe science dealing with the preparation, uses, and especially the effects of drugs.
Example Sentences
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"This marks the first pharmacologic intervention for overweight or obesity that's been shown in a rigorous fashion to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2023
Yet both pharmacologic and behavioral interventions are up against stigma that could prevent them from getting to patients even once they do prove to be effective.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2023
As for Dr. Strassman’s work: he wasn’t evaluating DMT for any therapeutic potential: he was doing basic dose-response pharmacologic research.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 15, 2017
The document is promising, stating that “nonpharmacologic therapy and nonopioid pharmacologic therapy are preferred for chronic pain.”
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2016
In addition, some pharmacologic agents, such as morphine, can affect the respiratory centers, causing a decrease in the respiratory rate.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
