pharmacologist

/,fɑ:mə'kɔlədʤist/

Thân thiện

A pharmacologist studies the effects of a new medication in a laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A scientist specializing in pharmacology: A pharmacologist is a person who is professionally trained in the science of drugs, including their composition, uses, and effects on biological systems.

Usage

• A pharmacologist studies how chemical substances interact with living organisms.
• The role of a pharmacologist is crucial in the development of new medicines and understanding drug safety.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Clinical pharmacologist: A specialist who studies the effects of drugs in humans, often involved in patient care and clinical trials.
  • The clinical pharmacologist adjusted the dosage based on the patient's response.

Variants and Related Words

• Pharmacology (n): The branch of science concerned with the study of drugs and their actions.
  • She majored in pharmacology at university.
• Pharmacological (adj): Relating to pharmacology or the properties and reactions of drugs.
  • The pharmacological properties of the compound were promising.

Synonyms

• Drug scientist
• Pharmaceutical researcher

Related Phrases

• To work as a pharmacologist: To have a career in the field of pharmacology.
  • After her PhD, she began to work as a pharmacologist for a biotech firm.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone trained in the science of drugs (their composition and uses and effects)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pharmaceutical chemist