Pharmacopoeia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɑːməkəˈpiːə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pharmacopoeia is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A text describing medicines and pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A text describing medicines and pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) A collection of drugs.
Example Sentences
[K]nowledge of philtres, aphrodisiacs, and other sexual stimulants spread from the Arabs and the Moors, from Egypt and India into the European herbals, pharmacopeias, and apothecaries' lore, and, on a more indeterminate level, among alchemists, wizards, and occultists.
Word Forms
- pharmacopoeias
- pharmacopoeiae
- pharmacopeia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pharmacopeia, codex, compendium, compendia, pharmacopeist, pharmacopole.
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