Pharmacological (adjective)

1. Of or pertaining to pharmacology, the study of drugs and their effects on the body.
2. Relating to the use of drugs in the treatment of disease.

Origin:

From the greek word "pharmakon" meaning drug and the suffix "-logical" meaning the study of.

Examples:

1. The pharmacological effects of the new drug are still being studied.
2. The patient is undergoing pharmacological treatment for their condition.
3. Pharmacological research is needed to find new treatments for diseases.
4. The pharmacological properties of the plant have not yet been fully understood.
5. The pharmacological industry is a rapidly growing field.