pharmacology
[ fahr-muh-kol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌfɑr məˈkɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the science dealing with the preparation, uses, and especially the effects of drugs.
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Origin of pharmacology
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phar·ma·co·log·i·cal [fahr-muh-kuh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌfɑr mə kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, phar·ma·co·log·ic, adjectivephar·ma·co·log·i·cal·ly, adverbphar·ma·col·o·gist, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for pharmacologic
This is the life of one of them and, in a pharmacologic sense, the story of us all.
In any case, Shoemakers statement has no bearing whatever on the pharmacologic action of pure amorphous phosphorus.
No data on the pharmacologic actions of oxyl-iodide are presented in the manufacturers literature.
British Dictionary definitions for pharmacologic
pharmacology
/ (ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the science of drugs, including their characteristics and uses
Derived Forms
pharmacological (ˌfɑːməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivepharmacologically, adverbpharmacologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medicine definitions for pharmacologic
pharmacology
[ fär′mə-kŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The science of drugs, including their composition, uses, and effects.
The characteristics or properties of a drug, especially those that make it medically effective.
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phar′ma•co•log′ic (-kə-lŏj′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Science definitions for pharmacologic
pharmacology
[ fär′mə-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of drugs and their effects, especially in the treatment of disease.
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