Pharmacologist
Pharmacologist
A Pharmacologist (pronunciation: /ˌfɑːrməˈkɒlədʒɪst/) is a medical professional who specializes in the study of drug action. The field of pharmacology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of drug or medication action, where a drug can be broadly defined as any man-made, natural, or endogenous molecule which exerts a biochemical or physiological effect on the cell, tissue, organ, or organism.
Etymology
The term "Pharmacologist" is derived from the Greek words "pharmakon" (meaning "drug") and "logos" (meaning "study").
Related Terms
- Pharmacology: The scientific study of drugs and their effects on the body.
- Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body affects a specific drug after administration.
- Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms.
- Pharmaceuticals: The medicinal drugs, or medicine, that are used in health care.
- Clinical Pharmacology: The application of pharmacological principles and methods in the medical clinic and towards patient care and treatment.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pharmacologist
- Wikipedia's article - Pharmacologist
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