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psy·cho·phar·ma·col·o·gy

(sī′kō-fär′mə-kŏl′ə-jē)

The branch of pharmacology that deals with the study of the actions, effects, and development of psychoactive drugs.

psy′cho·phar′ma·co·log′ic (-kə-lŏj′ĭk), psy′cho·phar′ma·co·log′i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.

psy′cho·phar′ma·col′o·gist n.

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psychopharmacology

(ˌsaɪkəʊˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪ)

1. (Pharmacology) the study of drugs that affect the mind

2. (Psychology) the study of drugs that affect the mind

psychopharmacological adj

ˌpsychoˌpharmaˈcologist n

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psy•cho•phar•ma•col•o•gy

(ˌsaɪ koʊˌfɑr məˈkɒl ə dʒi)

n.

the branch of pharmacology dealing with the psychological effects of drugs.

psy`cho•phar`ma•co•log′i•cal, adj.

psychopharmacology

the study of drugs that effect emotional and mental States. — psychopharmacologic, psychopharmacological, adj.

psy·cho·phar·ma·col·o·gy

n. psicofarmacología, estudio del efecto de drogas y medicamentos en la mente y la conducta.

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