Definition

Relating to the study of how drugs move through the body, including their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Example

The pharmacokinetic properties of the new medication were thoroughly analyzed before its release.

Conversation

I just read about how pharmacokinetic studies can affect drug development.

Really? I didn’t know that was such a big deal.

Yeah, understanding the pharmacokinetic properties helps in creating safer medications.

That makes sense; it’s all about how the body handles the drugs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pharmacokinetic → It is formed from "pharmakon" (Greek, meaning drug or medicine) and "kinetikos" (Greek, meaning moving or motion). The term describes the movement of drugs within the body, including their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pharmakon' as relating to drugs and 'kinetikos' as relating to movement — this helps you remember that pharmacokinetic refers to how drugs move through the body.

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