Pharmacology Meaning

/ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒi/
B2

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Definition

nounThe science of drugs, including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology.

nounThe science of drugs, including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology., The properties and reactions of a given drug, especially with relation to its therapeutic value.

Sentence Examples

I don't really know anything about the pharmacology of venlafaxine.
Leib is studying pharmacology.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The branch of medicine that deals with the effects and uses of drugs is called ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She studied ____ at university before specializing in clinical drug development for a major company.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Ancient Greek φάρμᾰκον (phármăkon)der. English pharmaco- Proto-Indo-European *leǵ- Ancient Greek λόγος (lógos) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā) Ancient Greek -λογῐ́ᾱ (-logĭ́ā)bor. Latin -logialbor. French -logiebor. English -logy English pharmacology From pharmaco- + -logy.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The branch of medicine that deals with the effects and uses of drugs is called ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She studied ____ at university before specializing in clinical drug development for a major company.

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