psy·cho·phar·ma·col·o·gy (s  k -färm -k l -j )n. The branch of pharmacology that deals with the study of the actions, effects, and development of psychoactive drugs. psy cho·pharma·co·logic (-k-lj k), psycho·pharma·co·logi·cal (--kl) adj.psy cho·pharma·colo·gist n. |
psychopharmacology [ˌsaɪkəʊˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) (Psychology) the study of drugs that affect the mind
psychopharmacological [ˌsaɪkəʊˌfɑːməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
psychopharmacologist n
| psychopharmacology (sk-färm-kl-j) The study and clinical use of drugs that affect the mind, especially those that are used to treat psychiatric disorders. |
psychopharmacology
the study of drugs that effect emotional and mental States. — psychopharmacologic, psychopharmacological, adj.
See also: Psychologythe study of drugs that effect emotional and mental states. — psychopharmacologic, psychopharmacological, adj.
See also: Medical Specialties
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| Noun | 1. | psychopharmacology - the study of drugs that affect the mind materia medica, pharmacological medicine, pharmacology - the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects |
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