Pharmaceutical
Pronunciation: /ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəl/
Pharmaceutical (noun)
- a drug or medicine used to treat or prevent diseases
Examples
- The pharmaceutical was tested for safety.
- She purchased a pharmaceutical to treat her symptoms.
Common collocations: pharmaceutical company, pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical product, pharmaceutical research, pharmaceutical advancements
Pharmaceutical (adjective)
- connected with the preparation and sale of medicines
Examples
- The pharmaceutical research led to new discoveries.
- Pharmaceutical advancements have improved healthcare.