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pharmacopeia

Pronunciation: [ˌfɑːrməˈkoʊpiə]

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Learn how to use pharmacopeia in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “medical reference”

(noun) a book that lists all the medicines and drugs that are official or recognized. It gives details about how to use them and what they're for, like a guide for doctors and pharmacists.

Example

The pharmacist checked the pharmacopeia to find the correct dosage for the medication.

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The old version of the pharmacopeia did not include the latest drugs, so it was not very helpful.

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Can you find the information in the pharmacopeia for this new medicine?

Context: “historical reference”

(noun) an authoritative book that describes the medical and chemical properties of drugs and has been used in the past. Similar to a textbook, it explains what these substances do.

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The ancient pharmacopeia was used by healers to prepare remedies for their patients.

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The pharmacopeia from the early 20th century is now outdated and not used today.

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What types of treatments can be found in the historical pharmacopeia?

How to pronounce pharmacopeia

Pronunciation: [ˌfɑːrməˈkoʊpiə]

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