Pharmacological

usgb/ˌfɑːrməkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/
adjective

Relating to the study of how drugs work in the body.

The doctor considered the pharmacological effects before prescribing the medication.
Visual representation of "pharmacological" - Relating to the study of how drugs work in the body.

Often appears as...

  • pharmacological effects
  • pharmacological studies

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Medical Context

Used when discussing drug functions and their effects on health.

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He's researching the pharmacological properties of new heart medicine.
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Technical Term

Common in scientific, health care, and academic discussions, not day-to-day language.

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Pharmacological knowledge is essential for pharmacists.
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Drug Interactions

Refers to how different drugs may affect each other when taken together.

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Her pharmacological expertise helped prevent adverse drug interactions.
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