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pharmaceutical

/fɑrməˈsjuːtɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does pharmaceutical mean?

adjective

Relating to the preparation, dispensing, and use of drugs; relating to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of medicines.

Example

"The pharmaceutical industry is a major contributor to the country's economy."

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