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Meaning of pharmaceutical
The primary meaning of "pharmaceutical" refers to something related to the preparation, sale, and use of medicines.
Etymology of pharmaceutical
The word "pharmaceutical" originates from the Greek words "pharmakon" meaning medicine or drug, and the suffix "-eutikos" meaning preparer or maker
Historically, the term has been used since the 17th century to describe the art or practice of preparing and dispensing medicines
Synonyms
medicinal
therapeutic
pharmacological
medical
drug
remedy
treatment
cure
medicine
prescription
medication
pill
tablet
capsule
vaccine
serum
antidote
elixir
potion
tonic
restorative
curative
healing
palliative
soothing
calming
therapeutic
pharmacopeia
galenical
apothecary
chemotherapeutic
biopharmaceutical
psychopharmaceutical
pharmacotherapeutic
Definitions
- Relating to the preparation, sale, and use of medicines
- * A medicinal drug or preparation
Usage Examples
- The company is a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical products
- * The pharmaceutical industry has seen significant growth in recent years
- * She works in pharmaceutical research, developing new treatments for diseases
Antonyms
nonmedicinal
nontherapeutic
unmedicated
untreated
uncurative
ineffective
inefficacious
useless
worthless
futile
unhelpful
nonpharmacological
nonmedical
holistic
alternative
homeopathic
herbal
naturopathic
unconventional
unproven
unprescribed
unregulated