Pharmacologic

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Pharmacologic

Pharmacologic (pronounced: far-muh-kuh-loj-ik) is a term that pertains to the science of drugs, including their composition, uses, and effects. It is derived from the Greek words "pharmakon" meaning drug, and "logia" meaning study.

Etymology

The term "Pharmacologic" is derived from the Greek words "pharmakon" meaning drug, and "logia" meaning study. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the scientific study of drugs and their effects on the human body.

Related Terms

  • Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
  • Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and the mechanisms of their action.
  • Pharmacokinetics: The branch of pharmacology concerned with the movement of drugs within the body.
  • Pharmacotherapeutics: The study of the therapeutic uses and effects of drugs in patients.
  • Pharmacogenomics: The study of how genes affect a person's response to drugs.

See Also

  • Drug: A substance used to treat, cure, or prevent disease.
  • Medicine: The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease.
  • Therapy: Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.

References

  • Pharmacology: Principles and Practice, by Miles Hacker, William S. Messer, and Kenneth A. Bachmann.
  • Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, by Laurence L. Brunton, Randa Hilal-Dandan, and Bjorn C. Knollmann.

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