pharmacology
[ fahr-muh-kol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌfɑr məˈkɒl ə dʒi /
noun
the science dealing with the preparation, uses, and especially the effects of drugs.
Origin of pharmacology
OTHER WORDS FROM pharmacology
phar·ma·co·log·i·cal [fahr-muh-kuh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌfɑr mə kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, phar·ma·co·log·ic, adjective phar·ma·co·log·i·cal·ly, adverb phar·ma·col·o·gist, nounWords nearby pharmacology
Example sentences from the Web for pharmacologic
This is the life of one of them and, in a pharmacologic sense, the story of us all.
In any case, Shoemakers statement has no bearing whatever on the pharmacologic action of pure amorphous phosphorus.
No data on the pharmacologic actions of oxyl-iodide are presented in the manufacturers literature.
British Dictionary definitions for pharmacologic
pharmacology
/ (ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the science of drugs, including their characteristics and uses
Derived forms of pharmacology
pharmacological (ˌfɑːməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective pharmacologically, adverb pharmacologist, nounMedical definitions for pharmacologic
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.Scientific definitions for pharmacologic
pharmacology
[ fär′mə-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of drugs and their effects, especially in the treatment of disease.