[ˌfɑːməˈs(j)uːtɪkl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to medicinal drugs, or their preparation, use, or sale
(e.g: a pharmaceutical drug)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek pharmakeutikos (from pharmakeutēs ‘druggist’, from pharmakon ‘drug’) + -al

[ˌfɑːməˈs(j)uːtɪkl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a compound manufactured for use as a medicinal drug
(e.g: pharmaceuticals and cosmetics)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek pharmakeutikos (from pharmakeutēs ‘druggist’, from pharmakon ‘drug’) + -al