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Definition of "pharmaceutical" []

  • Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists. (adjective)
  • A pharmaceutical product or preparation. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "pharmaceutical" in a sentence
  • "As a general rule, once a pharmaceutical is approved for use in any European or North American country, it is made available in Mexico."
  • ""Why, I believe he's what we call a pharmaceutical entrepreneur," Jackie said, raising one eyebrow."
  • "Does Masten honestly believe that without the FDA we would be twenty years or so further on in pharmaceutical development?"