pharmaceutical
//ˌfɑːr.məˈsuː.tɪ.kəl//
Adjective
pharmaceuticalCanonical form
1
Relating to the production, preparation, or sale of medicinal drugs.
She works for a large pharmaceutical company.
2
Relating to the science or practice of pharmacy.
She studied pharmaceutical sciences at university.
Synonym
Noun
pharmaceuticalSingular
pharmaceuticalsPlural
1
A medicinal drug or preparation.
The company develops pharmaceuticals to treat various diseases.
2
A company engaged in the manufacture and sale of medicinal drugs.
Several major pharmaceuticals are developing new vaccines.