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drug

nounmasculinetechnicaltécnico/ˈfaɾ.mɐ.ku/fár·ma·co

Definition

1

A chemical substance with therapeutic properties; the active ingredient of a medicine.

Usage examples

“Researchers tested a new drug for hypertension.”
“The drug dosage must be adjusted by the doctor.”

Common combinations

active drugdrug developmentexperimental drug