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drug
nounmasculinetechnicaltécnico/ˈfaɾ.mɐ.ku/fár·ma·co
Definition
1A 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.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
active drugdrug developmentexperimental drug