pharmacology
[ fahr-muh-kol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌfɑr məˈkɒl ə dʒi /
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 pharmacologist
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 KennedyHe was no anatomist, no physiologist, but rather what nowadays we should call a pharmacologist.
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British Dictionary definitions for pharmacologist
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 pharmacologist
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 pharmacologist
pharmacology
[ fär′mə-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of drugs and their effects, especially in the treatment of disease.
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