pharmacological
adjective
Simple meaning
Related to how medicines work in the body.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
fɑɹməkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl
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Definition
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adjective
pharmacology
Of or having to do with pharmacology.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: (pharmacology) Of or having to do with pharmacology.
Used this way, pharmacological is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word family
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The science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects.
A health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs.
The art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines,.
Related to the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects.
Compound terms
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The science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects.
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Synonyms
Sense: of or having to do with pharmacology
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