Pharmaceutical research
Pharmaceutical research
Pharmaceutical research (pronunciation: /ˌfɑːrməˈsjuːtɪkəl rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/) is a branch of science that deals with the discovery and development of new drugs and therapies. It involves a wide range of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine.
Etymology
The term "pharmaceutical" comes from the Greek words "pharmakon" (meaning "drug") and "episteme" (meaning "knowledge"). "Research" is derived from the Old French "recercher", which means "to seek out" or "to search again".
Related terms
- Clinical trials: These are studies conducted with human volunteers to determine the safety and effectiveness of new drugs or treatments.
- Drug discovery: This is the process by which potential new medicines are identified. It involves a complex series of steps, including target identification, screening, and lead optimization.
- Pharmacokinetics: This is the study of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body.
- Pharmacodynamics: This is the study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.
- Toxicology: This is the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pharmaceutical research
- Wikipedia's article - Pharmaceutical research
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