pharmacopoeia
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See also: pharmacopœia
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Etymology[edit]
From French pharmacopée and post-classical Latin pharmacopoeia, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek φαρμακοποιία (pharmakopoiía, “preparation of drugs”).
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Noun[edit]
pharmacopoeia (plural pharmacopoeias or pharmacopoeiae)
- (pharmacology) An official book describing medicines or other pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.
- (pharmacology) A collection of drugs.
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Translations[edit]
official book of medicines
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collection of drugs
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See also[edit]
an official book describing medicines or other pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation
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