pharmaceutical
gb/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl/ us/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl/
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Inglés
~ 5700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
technical
C1
property
1
Related to medicinal drugs
About medicine drugs, or about making and selling them.
Patrón de uso:
pharmaceutical [industry/company/product/sector]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *medicine industry* or *drug industry* when they mean the business that makes and sells legal medicines. In this context, the natural phrase is *pharmaceutical industry* and, before nouns, you usually use *pharmaceutical*, not *medicine* (say *pharmaceutical company*, not *medicine company*).
Sinónimos
medicinal (Describes substances with healing properties in general; 'pharmaceutical' more specifically refers to drugs as products or part of an industry.)
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therapeutic (Focuses on healing effects; 'pharmaceutical' focuses on drugs and the drug business rather than general treatment.)
Antónimos
non-medical (Describes things not related to medicine or drugs, the opposite of 'pharmaceutical' in this context.)
Colocaciones
pharmaceutical industry
|pharmaceutical company
|pharmaceutical products
|pharmaceutical sector
|pharmaceutical research
|pharmaceutical market
Temas
health
|science
|business
Ejemplos
- The government announced new regulations for the pharmaceutical industry.
- Several pharmaceutical companies are working on a vaccine for the virus.
- She specializes in pharmaceutical research on cancer treatments.
- Rising pharmaceutical costs have become a major political issue.
- The country is trying to build a stronger pharmaceutical sector.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He works for a large pharmaceutical company.
- The pharmaceutical industry makes many kinds of drugs.
- New laws will change how pharmaceutical products are sold.
- My sister is doing pharmaceutical research at a university.
- Pharmaceutical prices are very high in some countries.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
entity
2
Medicinal drug product
A medicine that a drug company makes and sells.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] develops a new pharmaceutical
Error frecuente:
Learners may use *pharmaceutical* when *medicine* or *drug* is more natural in everyday speech. *Pharmaceutical* as a noun is more common in formal, business, or scientific contexts, not in casual conversation with friends or doctors.
Sinónimos
medication (Very common word for any medicine taken to treat illness; 'pharmaceutical' is more formal and often used in business or regulatory contexts.)
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drug (General term that can refer to legal medicines or illegal substances; 'pharmaceutical' usually refers only to legal, regulated medicines.)
Antónimos
placebo (A substance with no active medical effect, often used in tests; it contrasts with a pharmaceutical, which contains an active drug.)
Colocaciones
a new pharmaceutical
|develop a pharmaceutical
|generic pharmaceutical
|imported pharmaceuticals
|pharmaceuticals market
|high-cost pharmaceuticals
Temas
health
|science
|business
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- The company invested billions to develop a new pharmaceutical for diabetes.
- Doctors are cautious about prescribing a pharmaceutical that has only recently been approved.
- Generic pharmaceuticals have helped lower healthcare costs in many countries.
- The import of low-quality pharmaceuticals poses a serious risk to patients.
- Researchers hope this experimental pharmaceutical will reduce chronic pain without addiction.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The doctor gave me a new pharmaceutical for my condition.
- This pharmaceutical is too expensive for many patients.
- Scientists are testing a new pharmaceutical in the hospital.
- Some people buy pharmaceuticals online to save money.
- Generic pharmaceuticals are often cheaper than brand-name drugs.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
pharmaceutical
AFI
GB/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl/
US/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl/
Sílabas y acento
phar - ma - ceut - ic - al (5 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ceut)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: pharmaceutical
Noun
- Base: pharmaceutical
- Plural: pharmaceuticals
Familia de palabras
Forms
pharmaceuticals
noun
Core family
pharmacy
noun A2
pharmacist
noun B1
Related words
pharmacology
noun C1
pharmacological
adjective
Advanced or less common
pharmaceutically
adverb
pharmacologist
noun
Expresiones
pharmaceutical company
1/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl kˈʌmpəni/
fixed phrase
Business that makes medicines
A company that makes and sells medicine drugs.
Ejemplos
- Several pharmaceutical companies are competing to release the first effective vaccine.
- She joined a small pharmaceutical company that focuses on rare diseases.
- The scandal damaged the reputation of the pharmaceutical company worldwide.
pharmaceutical drugs
1/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl dɹˈʌɡz/
fixed phrase
technical
Legal regulated medicinal drugs
Medicines that are made legally by drug companies and controlled by law.
Ejemplos
- The study compares the effects of herbal remedies and pharmaceutical drugs.
- Pharmaceutical drugs must pass strict safety tests before they reach the market.
- Many patients rely on pharmaceutical drugs to manage chronic conditions.
pharmaceutical giant
1/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl d͡ʒˈaɪənt/
fixed phrase
Very large drug company
A very big and powerful company that makes and sells medicine drugs.
Ejemplos
- Several pharmaceutical giants are negotiating a major merger.
- The new policy could reduce the profits of pharmaceutical giants.
- A pharmaceutical giant has agreed to share its vaccine technology with smaller firms.
pharmaceutical industry
1/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
Business sector making medicines
The group of companies and organizations that make, test, and sell medicine drugs.
Ejemplos
- The pharmaceutical industry has been criticized for the high price of new treatments.
- Many governments work closely with the pharmaceutical industry to improve public health.
- She wants to find a job in the pharmaceutical industry after finishing her degree.
pharmaceutical market
1/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
Market for medicinal drugs
All buying and selling of medicine drugs in a country or in the world.
Ejemplos
- The pharmaceutical market in Asia is expanding quickly.
- New rules could change the structure of the pharmaceutical market.
- Many companies want to enter the generic pharmaceutical market.
pharmaceutical products
1/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl pɹˈɑdʌkts/
fixed phrase
technical
Medicinal drugs as products
Medicines that are made and sold by drug companies.
Ejemplos
- All pharmaceutical products must meet strict safety standards.
- The company plans to launch three new pharmaceutical products next year.
- Some countries rely heavily on imported pharmaceutical products.
pharmaceutical research
1/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
technical
Research on new medicines
Scientific work to find and improve medicine drugs.
Ejemplos
- She is involved in pharmaceutical research on new antibiotics.
- Pharmaceutical research requires large investments and many years of testing.
- The university received a grant to support pharmaceutical research in oncology.
pharmaceutical sales
1/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl sˈeɪlz/
fixed phrase
technical
Selling medicine drugs
The business activity of selling medicine drugs, often to hospitals and doctors.
Ejemplos
- He started his career in pharmaceutical sales after graduating.
- Pharmaceutical sales representatives visit doctors to promote new drugs.
- The company reported a sharp rise in pharmaceutical sales this quarter.
pharmaceutical sector
1/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl sˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
Economic segment of drug makers
The part of a country's or world's economy that includes companies making and selling medicine drugs.
Ejemplos
- The pharmaceutical sector has seen rapid growth over the last decade.
- Investors are watching the pharmaceutical sector closely after the new regulations.
- The report compares wages in the pharmaceutical sector with other high-tech industries.
pharmaceutical supply chain
1/fˌɑɹməsˈutɪkəl səplˈaɪ t͡ʃˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
System moving medicines to patients
The whole system that takes medicine drugs from the factory to hospitals, pharmacies, and patients.
Ejemplos
- The pandemic exposed weaknesses in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
- Governments are working to make the pharmaceutical supply chain more secure.
- Delays in the pharmaceutical supply chain have led to shortages of key drugs.