Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pharmaco
Prefix/Noun
/fɑːrˈmæk.oʊ/
Definition
Pharmaco refers to anything related to drugs or medications, often used in conjunction with other terms to describe fields of study or areas of medicine that focus on the pharmacological aspects of treatment.
Examples
- Pharmacoepidemiology studies the effects of drugs in large populations.
- Pharmacodynamics explores how drugs affect the body.
- The field of pharmacogenetics focuses on how genetic variations affect individual responses to drugs.
Meaning
The term indicates a relationship with pharmaceuticals, typically concerning their effects, uses, and the science of drug development.
Synonyms
- Pharmaceutical
- Medication-related
- Drug-related
