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Posology
Posology (pronunciation: /pɒˈsɒlədʒi/) is the branch of medical science that deals with the dosage of medicines and drugs. The term is derived from the Greek words "posos" meaning "how much" and "logos" meaning "study".
Etymology
The term "Posology" is derived from the Greek words "posos" which means "how much" and "logos" which means "study". It was first used in the 17th century to describe the study of drug dosages.
Related Terms
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine that involves the study of drugs and their effects on the body.
- Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs.
- Therapeutics: The branch of medicine that is concerned specifically with the treatment of disease.
- Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemicals, including drugs, on living organisms.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Posology
- Wikipedia's article - Posology
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