pharmacological

Also phar·ma·co·log·ic

[fahr-muh-kuh-loj-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. using, involving, or having to do with a drug or drugs.

   Talk therapy sessions can be combined with pharmacological treatment.

   The botanical extracts were subjected to phytochemical study as well as pharmacological screening.

Other Word Forms

• pharmacologically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of pharmacological¹

pharmacolog(y) ( def. ) + -ical ( def. )

Example Sentences

A report by a medical expert said it was likely Ms Brazier suffered an "exaggerated pharmacological response resulting in a coma, during which time she delivered the baby unattended and was unable to summon help".

From BBC

More pharmacological discoveries followed, including the first tricyclic antidepressants — drugs that reduce the absorption of neurotransmitters called catecholamines.

From Salon

The pharmacological tools are only one tool, it’s the entire tool box that has to be available.

From Los Angeles Times

"Long-term treatment often benefits from combining pharmacological support with therapeutic interventions"

From Salon

"As a result, we believe that combining an immunotherapy with a chemotherapy in a single pharmacological agent constitutes a promising new approach for treating the more challenging forms of influenza virus infection," he said.

From Science Daily