Pharmacological

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008723",
  "term": "Pharmacological",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to the study of how chemical substances interact with living systems, particularly in the context of therapeutic effects. This field investigates the mechanisms of drug action, their effects on biological functions, and their disposition within the body. It encompasses aspects of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, which describe the drug's effect on the body and the body's effect on the drug, respectively.",
  "synonyms": [
    "pharmacologic"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "bioactive",
    "macromolecular prodrug",
    "pharmacology"
  ],
  "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/pharmacological/"
}