pharmacology

[ fahr-muh-kol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌfɑr məˈkɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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

Nearby words

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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Examples from the Web for pharmacology

A professor of pharmacology at Northwestern University, Richard J. Miller starts with the hunters and gatherers.
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They have no training in pharmacology and behavioral sciences.
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Jose Muscohio, a professor of pharmacology, was one of them.
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And isnt it time, too, that we cease taking our pharmacology and therapeutics from proprietary manufacturers?
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Practically all of these drugs except goldenseal are ignored in the standard works on pharmacology.
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The pharmacology of oil of lavender is simply that of an exceptionally pleasant and mild volatile oil.
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This is in accordance with the teachings of pharmacology —that tobacco acts on the terminal branches of the vagus.
The Lettsomian Lectures 1900-1901|J. Mitchell Bruce
Time showed that tonga was inert therapeutically, and authorities on pharmacology now no longer notice it.
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British Dictionary definitions for pharmacology

pharmacology

/ (ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ) /

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 pharmacology

pharmacology

1721, formed in Modern Latin (1680s) from pharmaco- + -logy. Related: Pharmacological.

Medicine 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.

Related formsphar′ma•co•log′ic (-kə-lŏj′ĭk) adj.

Science definitions for pharmacology

pharmacology

[ fär′mə-kŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of drugs and their effects, especially in the treatment of disease.