word
pharmacokinetics
far-muh-koh-kih-NET-iks
ˌfɑːrməkoʊkɪˈnɛtɪksListen
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Syllable breakdown
pharmacokinetics
Dictionary meaning
The study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolises, and excretes drugs.
History and origin
Greek pharmakon (drug) + kinetics.
Examples
- The pharmacokinetics of the new compound showed rapid absorption.
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