Pharmaceutical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pharmaceutical is an adjective meaning (medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.
Meaning
(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.
More Meanings
- (medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) A pharmaceutical or pharmacological preparation or product; a drug.
Example Sentences
pharmaceutical company
pharmaceutical industry
pharmaceutical research
She works for a major pharmaceutical firm.
Word Forms
- pharmaceuticals
Synonyms for pharmaceutical
Depending on context, synonyms include drug, medication, medicine, medicament, pharmaceutic, pharmacic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pharmaceutic, drugmaker, medicine, pharmacist, pharma, pharmacological.
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