Distribution (pharmacology)
Distribution (pharmacology)
Distribution in Pharmacology refers to the dispersion or dissemination of substances throughout the fluids and tissues of the body. The process of distribution involves the reversible transfer of a drug from one location to another within the body.
Pronunciation
Distribution (Pharmacology): /dɪˌstrɪbjuːˈʃən/ (phar-ma-col-o-gy)
Etymology
The term 'Distribution' comes from the Latin word 'distributio', meaning 'division or distribution'. 'Pharmacology' is derived from the Greek words 'pharmakon' (drug) and 'logia' (study).
Related Terms
- Absorption (pharmacology): The process by which a drug proceeds from the site of administration to the systemic circulation.
- Metabolism (pharmacology): The process by which the body breaks down and converts medication into active chemical substances.
- Excretion (pharmacology): The process of removing the substances from the body.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how an organism affects a drug, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
- Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Distribution (pharmacology)
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