Definition

A person who studies or works in the field of drugs and their effects on the body.

Example

The pharmacologist conducted research to develop new medications.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about becoming a pharmacologist?

Not really, but I find the science behind drugs fascinating.

Yeah, it would be cool to study how medications work.

Definitely! A pharmacologist plays a crucial role in developing new treatments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pharmacologist → It is formed from "pharmakon" (Greek, meaning drug or medicine) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A pharmacologist is someone who studies drugs and their effects on living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who studies 'drugs' ('pharmakon') and the 'science' of them ('-logist'). This helps you remember that a pharmacologist is an expert in the study of drugs.

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