pharmaceutics
|phar-ma-ceu-tics|
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/ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪks/
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/ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪks/
science of drug preparation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pharmaceutics' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'pharmakeutikos,' where 'pharmakon' meant 'drug' or 'medicine.'
Historical Evolution
'pharmakeutikos' transformed into the Latin word 'pharmaceuticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pharmaceutics.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to drugs or medicine,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the science of preparing and dispensing drugs, including dosage form design, formulation, and manufacturing.
Pharmaceutics is a crucial field in the development of new medications.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/14 09:27