1. SYN: pharmacy (1). 2. The science of pharmaceutical systems, i.e., preparations, dosage forms, etc.
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phar·ma·ceu·tics -iks n pl but sing in constr the science of preparing, using, or dispensing medicines: PHARMACY
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phar·ma·ceu·tics (fahr″mə-sooґtiks) 1. pharmacy (def. 1). 2. pharmaceutical preparations.Medical dictionary. 2011.