pharmaceutics

[fahr-muh-soo-tiks]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. pharmacy.

pharmaceutics

/ ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) another term for pharmacy

2. (functioning as plural) pharmaceutical remedies

Word History and Origins

Origin of pharmaceutics¹

1535–45; < Late Latin pharmaceuticus < Greek pharmakeutikós, equivalent to pharmakeut ( ḗs ) druggist, originally poisoner (derivative of phármakon; pharmaco- ) + -ikos -ic; -ics

Example Sentences

These advances could potentially be used to develop better pharmaceutics and medical treatments.

From Science Daily

The realization of such a computer holds great potential for diverse industry fields such as logistics, finance, and pharmaceutics.

From Science Daily

The center’s officer for emerging and disruptive technologies, Edward You, noted the investment of Chinese companies in U.S. and European biotechnology and pharmaceutics.

From Seattle Times

Led by pharmaceutics expert Maria A. Croyle, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a thin sheet that preserves vaccines and other biological medicines for long periods without refrigeration.

From Scientific American

He earned a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the University of Cincinnati and doctorate in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry from Ohio State.

From Washington Times