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SYNTHETIC |
With chemicals, combining simpler chemicals into more complex compounds, creating a new chemical not found in nature as a result. |
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PHARMACOLOGY |
The study of drugs-their properties, uses, application, and effects |
(From the Greek pharmakon: drug and logos: word or thought). |
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PHARMACOGNOSY |
Derived from the Greek words "pharmakon" or drug and "gnosis" or knowledge, the study of physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of drugs as well as the search for new drugs from natural sources. |
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MATERIA MEDICA |
Generally pharmacology, but also refers to the drugs in use. |
(from the Latin materia, matter, and medica, medical). |
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PHARMACOPEIA |
An authoritative listing of drugs and issues related to their use. |
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PHARMACEUTICAL |
Of or about drugs; also, a drug product. |
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PANACEA |
A cure-all |
(From the Greek panakeia, same meaning). |
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ANTITOXIN |
A substance that acts against a toxin in the body; also, a vaccine containing antitoxins, used to fight disease. |
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ANTIBIOTIC |
A substance which harms or kills microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. |
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HORMONE |
Chemicals produced by the body that regulate body functions and processes. |
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HUMAN GENOME |
The complete set of generic material contained in a human cell. |
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DATA |
Information that is entered into and stored in a computer system. |
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