Pharmaceutical

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008716",
  "term": "Pharmaceutical",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance or preparation used in medicine for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease. These compounds are designed to interact with biological systems to produce a desired therapeutic effect. Pharmaceuticals can range from small molecules to complex biopolymers and are subject to strict regulatory approval processes.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "bioactivity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 377. 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 401 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-12-04)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pharmaceutical/"
}