noun

pharmacologist

fahr-muh-KOL-uh-jist

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Pharmacologist (noun) means a person who studies or specialises in pharmacology, the science of drugs and their effects. Example: “The pharmacologist ran trials to test how the new drug was absorbed by the body.”

noun

A person who studies or specialises in pharmacology, the science of drugs and their effects.

"The pharmacologist ran trials to test how the new drug was absorbed by the body."

"She trained as a pharmacologist before moving into drug regulation."

"Pharmacologists at the university are researching how the medicine interacts with other treatments."

How to use pharmacologist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job or field of study is understanding how drugs work.

When to use it

It is a neutral, professional term used in science and medicine.

Memory tip

Keep pharmacologist (researcher) and pharmacist (who dispenses medicine) separate; they are different jobs.

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Common pairings

clinical pharmacologist research pharmacologist trained as a pharmacologist pharmacologist at the university

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Etymology

Pharmacologist was formed within English by adding the suffix -ist, meaning a person who studies or practises something, to the word pharmacology.

Origin: English

Rhymes for pharmacologist

geologist zoologist biologist urologist oncologist genealogist radiologist neurologist pathologist seismologist psychologist cardiologist

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Frequently asked questions

What does a pharmacologist do?

A pharmacologist studies pharmacology, which covers how drugs work and affect the body.

Is a pharmacologist the same as a pharmacist?

No. A pharmacist dispenses and advises on medicines, while a pharmacologist is a scientist who researches how drugs behave and act.

Where does the word pharmacologist come from?

It comes from pharmacology with the suffix -ist added, marking someone who studies that field.

What is the meaning of pharmacologist?

"pharmacologist" (noun) means a person who studies or specialises in pharmacology, the science of drugs and their effects.