pharmacological

American  

[fahr-muh-kuh-loj-i-kuhl] / ˌfɑr mə kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

Also pharmacologic

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.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• pharmacologically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of pharmacological

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

Example Sentences

But the enteric nervous system, which governs gut motility through a dense network of neurons that neuroscientists sometimes call the “second brain,” is not built to sustain that kind of chronic, pharmacological override.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

They used pharmacological methods that lower nitric oxide production in neurons.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Mice who were administered a regular course of a pharmacological agent called P7C3-A20 experienced “full cognitive recovery” even if they already had advanced Alzheimer’s, the researchers found.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

“In 10 years time, I imagine we will not even be talking about pharmacological enhancements,” D’Souza says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

The pharmacological action of hops is determined first by the volatile oil they contain, which has the actions of its class.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various