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
OTHER WORDS FROM pharmacology
phar·ma·co·log·i·cal [fahr-muh-kuh-loj-i-kuhl], /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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Example sentences from the Web for pharmacology
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 pharmacology
pharmacology
/ (ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the science of drugs, including their characteristics and uses
Derived forms of pharmacology
pharmacological (ˌfɑːməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivepharmacologically, adverbpharmacologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for pharmacology
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.
Other words from pharmacology
phar′ma•co•log′ic (-kə-lŏj′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for pharmacology
pharmacology
[ fär′mə-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of drugs and their effects, especially in the treatment of disease.
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