Pharmacology Definition
färmə-kŏlə-jē
noun
The study of the preparation, qualities, and uses of drugs.
Webster's New World
The science dealing with the effect of drugs on living organisms.
Webster's New World
The characteristics or properties of a drug, especially those that make it medically effective.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
- materia-medica
- pharmacological medicine
- posology
Origin of Pharmacology
From pharmaco- + -logy.
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