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pharmaceutical
[/ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəl/]
adjective/noun
N/A (adjective); masculine (noun)
pl: pharmaceuticals (noun)
farmacêutico
1.
relating to medicinal drugs or their properties, preparation, use, or effects
The pharmaceutical industry has made significant advances in cancer treatment.
A indústria farmacêutica fez avanços significativos no tratamento do câncer.
2.
a medicinal drug or preparation
New pharmaceuticals are being tested in clinical trials.
Novos fármacos estão sendo testados em ensaios clínicos.
Synonyms
medicinal
drug-related
therapeutic
medicine
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
farmacêutico
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
farmacêutico
common usage in business and healthcare contexts
Portugal
farmacêutico
standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
pharmaceutical representative
pharmaceutical grade
pharmaceutical benefits
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