pharm·ing (fär m ng)n. The production of pharmaceuticals from genetically altered plants or animals. [Blend of pharmaceutical and farming, gerund of farm.] |
pharming [ˈfɑːmɪŋ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) the practice of rearing or growing genetically-modified animals or plants in order to develop pharmaceutical products
[blend of pharmaceutical + farming]
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