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pharmacodynamics

[fahr-muh-koh-dahy-nam-iks]
noun (used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of pharmacology dealing with the course of action, effect, and breakdown of drugs within the body.
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Origin of pharmacodynamics

First recorded in 1835–45; pharmaco- + dynamics
Related formsphar·ma·co·dy·nam·ic, phar·ma·co·dy·nam·i·cal, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for pharmacodynamics

pharmacodynamics

noun
  1. (functioning as singular) the branch of pharmacology concerned with the action of drugs on the physiology or pathology of the body
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Derived Formspharmacodynamic, adjective
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pharmacodynamics in Medicine

pharmacodynamics

(fär′mə-kō′dī-năm′ĭks)
n.
  1. The study of the action or effects of drugs on living organisms.
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Related formsphar′ma•co′dy•nam′ic adj.
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