pharmacodynamics

[fahr-muh-koh-dahy-nam-iks]

noun (used with a singular verb)

the branch of pharmacology dealing with the course of action, effect, and breakdown of drugs within the body.

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

(functioning as singular) the branch of pharmacology concerned with the action of drugs on the physiology or pathology of the body

Derived Formspharmacodynamic, adjective

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pharmacodynamics in Medicine

pharmacodynamics

[fär′mə-kō′dī-năm′ĭks]

n.

The study of the action or effects of drugs on living organisms.

Related formsphar′ma•co′dy•nam′ic adj.