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Definition of pharmacologist

pharmacologist

/ˌfɑːrməˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
phar · ma · col · o · gist
Adverb:pharmacologically
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Plural:pharmacologists
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Adjective:pharmacological
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pharmacologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist or medical specialist who studies the properties, composition, uses, and physiological effects of drugs and medications on living organisms.

Example

"The lead pharmacologist presented new clinical data on how the experimental compound targets cancer cells."

Word Nuance & Usage

A pharmacologist is a research scientist who studies how drugs interact with biological systems, whereas a pharmacist is a licensed healthcare professional who prepares and dispenses medications to patients.

• Rhymes for pharmacologist

• Nearby Words

pharma
pharmaceutical
pharmacist
pharmacologist
pharmacy
phase
phaseout

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'pharmacology' (derived from Ancient Greek 'pharmakon', meaning 'drug, poison, or spell', and '-logia', meaning 'study of') combined with the agent suffix '-ist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pharmacologist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pharmacologist
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