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pharmacology
[ fahr-muh-kol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌfɑr məˈkɒl ə dʒi /
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Definition of pharmacology
noun
the science dealing with the preparation, uses, and especially the effects of drugs.
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Origin of pharmacology
OTHER WORDS FROM pharmacology
phar·ma·co·log·i·cal [fahr-muh-kuh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌfɑr mə kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, phar·ma·co·log·ic, adjectivephar·ma·col·o·gist, nounWords nearby pharmacology
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British Dictionary definitions for pharmacology
pharmacology
/ (ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the science of drugs, including their characteristics and uses
Derived forms of pharmacology
pharmacological (ˌfɑːməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivepharmacologically, adverbpharmacologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical 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.
Other words from pharmacology
phar′ma•co•log′ic (-kə-lŏj′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for pharmacology
pharmacology
[ fär′mə-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of drugs and their effects, especially in the treatment of disease.
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