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单词 polypharmacy
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polypharmacy

[ pol-ee-fahr-muh-see ]
/ ˌpɒl iˈfɑr mə si /

noun Pharmacology.

the use of two or more drugs together, usually to treat a single condition or disease.

Origin of polypharmacy

First recorded in 1755–65; poly- + pharmacy

Words nearby polypharmacy

polyped, polypeptide, polypetalous, polyphagia, polyphalangism, polypharmacy, polyphase, polyphasic, Polyphemus, Polyphemus moth, polyphenic gene
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Example sentences from the Web for polypharmacy

  • These preparations are a remnant of the days of polypharmacy.

    The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various
  • The formularies of the Middle Ages encouraged this so-called "polypharmacy."

    Old English Patent Medicines in America|George B. Griffenhagen
  • Polypharmacy, pol-i-fr′ma-si n. the prescribing of too many medicines.

    Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R)|Various

Medical definitions for polypharmacy

polypharmacy
[ pŏl′ē-färmə-sē ]

n.

The mixing of many drugs in one prescription.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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