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Pharmacopoeia
Pharˊma-co-pœ′ia
,Noun.
[NL., from Gr.
φαρμακοποιῒα
the preparation of medicines; φάρμακον
medicine + ποιεῖν
to make.] 1.
A book or treatise describing the drugs, preparations, etc., used in medicine; especially, one that is issued by official authority and considered as an authoritative standard.
2.
A chemical laboratory.
[Obs.]
Dunglison.
Definition 2024
pharmacopoeia
pharmacopoeia
See also: pharmacopœia
English
Alternative forms
Noun
pharmacopoeia (plural pharmacopoeias)
- An official book describing medicines or other pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.
- A collection of drugs.
Derived terms
- pharmacopoeial
- pharmacopoeic
- pharmacopoeist
Translations
official book of medicines
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