Webster's New World Medical Dictionary

pharmacogenetics
The convergence of pharma-
cology and genetics, which deals with genetically
determined responses to drugs. Pharmacogenetics
is also concerned with the differences in the metab-
olism of medications among children, adults, and
senior citizens; men and women; and people with
various medical conditions.
pharmacologist
A specialist in the science of
medications. A pharmacologist is usually especially
knowledgeable about new and obscure medications
that may be needed for hard-to-treat or rare illnesses
and about drug interactions and how to prevent
them. Pharmacologists usually act as consultants to
primary care physicians or specialists.
pharmacology 1
The study of concocting and
using medications.
2
The study of drugs, their
sources, their nature, and their properties.
pharmacopeia
An official authoritative listing of
medications. Some countries, such as the UK, estab-
lish official pharmacopeias, as do some medical
groups and health maintenance organizations
(HMOs).
pharmacy
A location where prescription medica-
tions are sold. A pharmacy is constantly supervised
by a licensed pharmacist.
pharmacy, compounding
A place that both
makes and sells prescription medications. A com-
pounding pharmacy can often concoct drug formu-
las that are specially tailored to patients (for
example, liquid versions of medications that are
normally available only in pill form for patients who
cannot swallow pills).
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pharyngeal
Having to do with the pharynx
(throat).