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 pharmacologist
In fact, in spite of that, she was a pharmacologist, that means she has a good head.
Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyHe was no anatomist, no physiologist, but rather what nowadays we should call a pharmacologist.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine |James J. Walsh
British Dictionary definitions for pharmacologist
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 pharmacologist
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 pharmacologist
pharmacology
[ fär′mə-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of drugs and their effects, especially in the treatment of disease.