pharmacology

[fahr-muh-kol-uh-jee]

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noun

the science dealing with the preparation, uses, and especially the effects of drugs.

Origin of pharmacology

From the New Latin word pharmacologia, dating back to 1715–25. See pharmaco-, -logy

Related formsphar·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, noun

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Related Words for pharmacologist

pharmacologist, apothecary

Examples from the Web for pharmacologist

Historical Examples of pharmacologist

He was no anatomist, no physiologist, but rather what nowadays we should call a pharmacologist.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine
James J. Walsh
In fact, in spite of that, she was a pharmacologist, that means she has a good head.
Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15)
The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for pharmacologist

pharmacology

noun

the science of drugs, including their characteristics and uses

Derived Formspharmacological (ˌfɑːməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivepharmacologically, adverbpharmacologist, noun

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Word Origin and History for pharmacologist

1728, from pharmacology + -ist.