Definition

Relating to the study of drugs and their effects on the body.

Example

The pharmacological properties of the new medication were thoroughly tested before approval.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new pharmacological study on pain relief?

Yeah, I read something about it! It's fascinating how they find new solutions.

I wonder how long it will take for those pharmacological treatments to be available to the public.

Hopefully soon, because people really need better options for managing pain.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pharmacological → It is formed from "pharmakon" (Greek, meaning drug or medicine) and "-logical" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word "pharmacological" refers to the study or science of drugs and their effects on the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pharmakon' as relating to drugs and 'logical' as the study of something — so pharmacological means the study of drugs.

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