pharmacology

CEFRB2

/ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The study of medicines and how they affect living things.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • I don't really know anything about the pharmacology of venlafaxine.

  • Leib is studying pharmacology.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The properties and reactions of a given drug, especially with relation to its therapeutic value.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From pharmaco- + -logy.