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pharmaceuticals

 

[ ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəls ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medicines production

Pharmaceuticals are drugs or medications that are produced for medical use. They can be prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs.

Synonyms

drugs, medications, medicines

Examples of usage

  • The pharmaceutical industry plays a crucial role in providing essential medicines to the population.
  • She works in the research and development department of a pharmaceutical company.
Context #2 | Noun

pharmacy sector

Pharmaceuticals also refer to the sector of the economy that deals with the production and sale of drugs.

Synonyms

drug sector, pharmacy industry

Examples of usage

  • He has a successful career in the pharmaceuticals sector.
  • The pharmaceuticals industry is highly regulated to ensure safety and efficacy.

Translations

Translations of the word "pharmaceuticals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 produtos farmacêuticos

🇮🇳 फार्मास्युटिकल्स

🇩🇪 pharmazeutische Produkte

🇮🇩 farmasi

🇺🇦 фармацевтичні препарати

🇵🇱 produkty farmaceutyczne

🇯🇵 医薬品

🇫🇷 produits pharmaceutiques

🇪🇸 productos farmacéuticos

🇹🇷 farmasötik ürünler

🇰🇷 제약 제품

🇸🇦 المستحضرات الصيدلانية

🇨🇿 farmaceutické výrobky

🇸🇰 farmaceutické výrobky

🇨🇳 药品

🇸🇮 farmacevtski izdelki

🇮🇸 lyfjaframleiðsla

🇰🇿 фармацевтикалық өнімдер

🇬🇪 ფარმაცევტული პროდუქტები

🇦🇿 farmasevtik məhsullar

🇲🇽 productos farmacéuticos

Etymology

The term 'pharmaceuticals' originates from the Greek word 'pharmakeia', meaning 'the use of drugs or potions'. The modern pharmaceutical industry emerged in the 19th century with the development of mass production techniques for medicines. Today, pharmaceuticals play a critical role in healthcare, providing treatments for various medical conditions.

See also: biopharmaceutical.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,118, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.