pharmacology
nounHow to pronounce pharmacology:
Definition of pharmacology:
- pharmacology (noun):
- the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects.
- the science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology
Synonyms for pharmacology:
materia medica
medical specialty
medicine
pharmacokinetics
pharmacological medicine
psychopharmacology
toxicology
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