phar|ma|cog|no|sy

phar|ma|cog|no|sy
phar|ma|cog|no|sy «FAHR muh KOG nuh see», noun.
the branch of pharmacy dealing with medicinal substances in their natural or unprepared state; the knowledge of drugs.
[< Greek phármakon drug, poison + gnôsis knowledge (< gign to know) + English -y3]

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