pharmacology
noun
phar·ma·col·o·gy
ˌfär-mə-ˈkä-lə-jē 
1
: the science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology
2
: the properties and reactions of drugs especially with relation to their therapeutic value
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Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
Katie Hafner: Toine Pieters is a historian of pharmacology at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024
The complexities involved in cannabinoid pharmacology pose challenges for researchers and developers.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
In addition to the foundational science underlying their research, scientists like Dr. Galbraith, working in industrial R&D, have to understand the clinical pharmacology.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Pharmacology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pharmacology. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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pharmacology
noun
phar·ma·col·o·gy
ˌfär-mə-ˈkäl-ə-jē
1
: the study of drugs, their composition, effects, and use in medicine
2
: the properties and reactions of drugs especially with relation to their medical value
Medical Definition
pharmacology
noun
phar·ma·col·o·gy
ˌfär-mə-ˈkäl-ə-jē
plural pharmacologies
1
: the science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology
2
: the properties and reactions of drugs especially with relation to their therapeutic value
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