pharmacopoeia

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Etymology

From French pharmacopée and post-classical Latin pharmacopoeia, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek φαρμακοποιία.

Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /fɑːməkəˈpiːə/
• (America) IPA: /ˌfɑɹ.mə.kəˈpi.ə/

Noun

pharmacopoeia (plural pharmacopoeias)

1. (pharmacology) An official book describing medicines or other pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.
2. (pharmaceutical drug) A collection of drugs.

Translations

• German: Arzneibuch
• Spanish: farmacopea

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