Codex

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Codex (Medicine)

Codex (pronunciation: /ˈkoʊ.dɛks/) is a term used in medicine to refer to a book with a set of standards and guidelines, often for the preparation and use of medicinal drugs. The term is derived from the Latin word 'codex', which originally meant 'block of wood'.

Etymology

The term 'codex' comes from the Latin word 'caudex', which means 'trunk of a tree' or 'block of wood'. The term was later used to denote a book, as books were originally made from blocks of wood.

Related Terms

  • Pharmacopoeia: A book containing directions for the identification of compound medicines, and published by the authority of a government or a medical or pharmaceutical society.
  • Formulary (pharmacy): A list of prescription drugs, both generic and brand name, used by practitioners to identify drugs that offer the greatest overall value.
  • Drug Standardization: The process of establishing a standard of quality, strength, purity, etc., for drugs.

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