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pharmaceutical

/ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/

Meanings
noun
A pharmaceutical or pharmacological preparation or product; a drug.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a pharmaceutical to treat the patient's cough. "
medicine compound substance chemistry biology biochemistry

Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration sponsored

sponsored verb

/ˈspɒnsərd/ /ˈspɒnsəd/

To be a sponsor for.

"The company sponsored the local little league team, providing them with new uniforms. "

Illustration preparation

preparation noun

/pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of preparing or getting ready.

"The preparation for the history test took her several hours. "

Illustration product

product noun

/ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɑd.əkt/

A commodity offered for sale.

"The bakery's new bread product is very popular with customers. "

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration pharmacological

pharmacological adjective

/ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Of or having to do with pharmacology.

"The doctor recommended a pharmacological treatment plan to manage her high blood pressure. "

Illustration pharmacy

pharmacy noun

/ˈfɑːməsi/ /ˈfɑɹməsi/

(countable) A place where prescription drugs are dispensed; a dispensary.

"My grandmother needs her medication, so we went to the pharmacy to pick it up. "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration company

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration pharmacists

pharmacists noun

/ˈfɑːrməsɪsts/ /ˈfɑːrməsɪstəs/

A professional who dispenses prescription drugs in a hospital or retail pharmacy.

"Pharmacists at the drug store can answer questions about your medicine. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "