koʊˌfɑr noun
the branch of pharmacology dealing with the psychological effects of drugs.
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psy·cho·phar·ma·co·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
psy·cho·phar·ma·col·o·gist, noun
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psychopharmacology (ˌsaɪkəʊˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the study of drugs that affect the mind | |
| psychopharmacological | |
| —adj | |
| psychopharma'cologist | |
| —n | |
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Psychopharmacology
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Medical Dictionary
psychopharmacology psy·cho·phar·ma·col·o·gy (sī'kō-fär'mə-kŏl'ə-jē)
n.
The branch of pharmacology dealing with the study of the actions and the effects of psychoactive drugs.
psy'cho·phar'ma·co·log'ic (-kə-lŏj'ĭk) or psy'cho·phar'ma·co·log'i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.
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Science Dictionary
psychopharmacology  (sī'kō-fär'mə-kŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key
The study and clinical use of drugs that affect the mind, especially those that are used to treat psychiatric disorders. |
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