Definition

The process of creating medicines using plants or animals that have been changed through genetic engineering.

Example

Pharming is becoming an important method for producing new drugs.

Conversation

Have you heard about pharming in medicine?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they use plants and animals to create drugs.

I read that it's becoming a game changer for producing pharmaceuticals.

Absolutely! It could really make medicines more accessible.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pharming is a blend of "phishing" (a term derived from the practice of luring individuals to reveal personal information, originally coined in the 1990s) and "farming" (from Old English "feorm", meaning to supply or provide). The term describes a method of cyber attack that combines elements of both phishing and the systematic gathering of personal data, akin to farming for information.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phishing' as luring someone to reveal secrets and 'farming' as systematically gathering resources. This helps you remember that 'pharming' is about harvesting personal information through deceptive means.

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