pharmaceutical

/ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/

UK: /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/

pharmaceutical

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Definition

Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.

Etymology

From Latin pharmaceuticus (“of drugs”) + -al, from Ancient Greek φαρμακευτικός (pharmakeutikós, “of or by means of drugs or pharmacy”).

Example Sentences

  • "pharmaceutical industry"
  • "pharmaceutical company"
  • "pharmaceutical research"
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