Farmakologi
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The science that studies “drugs” and their interaction with biological systems, including their mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, side effects, and the fate of drugs within the body.
Synonyms & Variants
farmasi
The professional and scientific field concerned with the preparation, dispensing, and proper use of drugs.
ilmu khasiat obat
An older or specific technical term referring to the study of drug effects and utility.
ilmu obat-obatan
A descriptive Indonesian term for the field of study concerning medicines.
toksikologi
A branch of pharmacology that studies the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms.
ilmu obat
A more general and descriptive equivalent in Indonesian.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word “Farmakologi” (Pharmacology) originates from the Greek pharmakon, meaning “drug” or “poison”, and logia, meaning “study” or “science”. This historical root reflects the early ambivalence towards substances that could both heal and harm, forming the basis of this scientific discipline. Contextually, “Farmakologi” is utilized in highly formal academic and clinical discourse. It signifies the profound depth and complexity of the scientific study concerning drug interactions with living systems, extending far beyond the general use of the term “medicine”.
Real-world Usage
Farmakologi adalah cabang ilmu penting dalam pengembangan obat-obatan modern.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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