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pharmacopoeia

/fɑrməˈkɑpəˌwaɪə/ noun · British & US
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What does pharmacopoeia mean?

noun

A book or collection of recipes for making medicines, or a collection of drugs and their preparations, especially one officially recognized and sanctioned by a government or other authority.

Example

"The pharmacopoeia of ancient Egypt was renowned for its sophisticated remedies."

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