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Updated June 2026
The branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drug action, including the effects of pharmaceutical substances on living organisms. Pharmacology examines how drugs interact with biological systems and their therapeutic applications.
“She specialised in pharmacology, researching new treatments for cardiovascular diseases.”
/ˌfɑrməˈkɒləd͡ʒi/
phar·ma·col·o·gy
Contains 'PHARM' medical prefix and 'OLOGY' science suffix; 'Y' ending
High-value 12-letter word with 'PH' combination and 'Y' for bonus points
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