Pharmaceutically: meaning, definitions and examples
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pharmaceutically
[ fɑːr.məˈsuː.tɪ.kəl.i ]
in medicine
Pharmaceutically refers to anything related to the preparation, dispensing, or proper use of medication. It often encompasses the practices involved in pharmaceutical science, which includes drug formulation, drug delivery, and the evaluation of drugs' efficacy and safety.
Synonyms
medicinally, pharmaceutical, therapeutically.
Examples of usage
- The drug was tested pharmaceutically for its effectiveness.
- Pharmaceutically, the substance is known to have significant benefits.
- The company specializes in pharmaceutically producing various health supplements.
Translations
Translations of the word "pharmaceutically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 farmacêuticamente
🇮🇳 फार्मास्यूटिकल रूप से
🇩🇪 pharmazeutisch
🇮🇩 secara farmasi
🇺🇦 фармацевтично
🇵🇱 farmaceutycznie
🇯🇵 製薬的に
🇫🇷 pharmaceutiquement
🇪🇸 farmacéuticamente
🇹🇷 farmasötik olarak
🇰🇷 약리학적으로
🇸🇦 دوائياً
🇨🇿 farmaceuticky
🇸🇰 farmaceuticky
🇨🇳 制药上地
🇸🇮 farmacevtsko
🇮🇸 lyfjafræðilega
🇰🇿 фармацевтикалық
🇬🇪 ფარმაცევტულად
🇦🇿 farmasevtik olaraq
🇲🇽 farmacéuticamente
Etymology
The term 'pharmaceutically' is derived from the word 'pharmaceutical,' which comes from the Greek 'pharmakon,' meaning 'drug' or 'poison.' The suffix '-ically' indicates it is used as an adverb. Pharmaceutical practices date back to ancient civilizations, where herbs and natural substances were used for healing. The evolution of pharmaceutical science has included the development of more refined processes for drug formulation and distribution. In modern contexts, 'pharmaceutically' has become increasingly important due to advancements in biotechnology and the growing complexity of medications. As the field continues to evolve, the term reflects a broader understanding of healthcare and the scientific methods employed in the creation and usage of medicinal products.