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Topic: Health

pharmacopeia

IPA: /ˌfɑːrməˈkoʊpiə/

KK: /fɑrˌmækəˈpiə/

noun

Definition: A book or publication that contains a list of medicinal drugs and their effects, uses, and standards for quality.

Example: The pharmacist referred to the pharmacopeia to check the proper dosage of the medication.

pharmacopeial

IPA: //fɑːrˌmækəˈpiːəl//

KK: /fɑrˌmækəˈpɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a book or collection that contains a list of medicinal drugs and their effects.

Example: The pharmacopeial standards ensure the quality and safety of medications.

pharmacopoeia

IPA: /ˌfɑːrməˈkoʊpiə/

KK: /fɑrˌmækəˈpiə/

noun

Definition: A book that lists official medicinal drugs and provides information about how they are made and used.

Example: The pharmacist referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the correct dosage of the medication.

pharmacopoeial

IPA: /ˌfɑːrməˈkoʊpiəl/

KK: /fɑrˌmækəˈpiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a book or official publication that contains a list of medicinal drugs and their effects.

Example: The pharmacopoeial standards ensure the quality and safety of medications.

pharmacotherapy

IPA: /ˌfɑːrməkəˈθɛrəpi/

KK: /fɑrməˈkɒθəˌrɛpi/

noun

Definition: The use of medications to treat diseases or medical conditions.

Example: Pharmacotherapy is often the first line of treatment for many chronic illnesses.

pharmacy

IPA: /ˈfɑːrməsi/

KK: /ˈfɑr mə si/

noun

Definition: A shop or place where medicines and drugs are sold and prepared for patients.

Example: I need to go to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription.

pharming

IPA: //ˈfɑːrmɪŋ//

KK: /ˈfɑrmɪŋ/

noun

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.

pharyngeal

IPA: /fəˈrɪn.dʒi.əl/

KK: /fɛrɪnˈdʒiəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity.

Example: The doctor examined the pharyngeal area to check for any signs of infection.

noun

Definition: A sound made in the throat area, specifically in the pharynx, which is part of the vocal tract.

Example: The teacher explained how to produce a pharyngeal sound in speech.

pharyngitis

IPA: //fɛrɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs//

KK: /fɛrɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the pharynx, located at the back of the throat, becomes swollen and inflamed, often causing a sore throat.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with pharyngitis after she complained of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

pharynx

IPA: /ˈfɛr.ɪŋks/

KK: /ˈfɛrɪŋks/

noun

Definition: The part of the body that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx, playing a role in both digestion and breathing.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's pharynx to check for any signs of infection.

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