Parmaseutika (en. Pharmaceuticals)

par-ma-seu-ti-ka

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Products used in the treatment of diseases and illnesses.
Pharmaceuticals are essential in the field of medicine.
Ang parmaseutika ay mahalaga sa larangan ng medisina.
Chemicals used for the production of drugs.
Pharmaceuticals undergo strict testing before being released to the market.
Ang mga parmaseutika ay dumaan sa mahigpit na pagsusuri bago ilabas sa merkado.
Discipline that studies and develops medicines.
Pharmaceuticals play a significant role in the development of new therapies.
Ang parmaseutika ay may malaking bahagi sa pagpapaunlad ng mga bagong terapiya.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word pharmakon meaning drug.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pharmaceutical industry
The sector related to the production and distribution of drugs.
parmaseutikal na industriya

Related Words

medicine
The science that studies diseases and treatments.
medisina
drug
Substances used for healing or preventing illness.
gamot

Slang Meanings

Parmas (short for parmasetika), means 'pharma' or medicine.
There are so many meds at home, it's like a mini pharmacy!
Dami ng parmas sa bahay, parang mini pharmacy na!
Medicine from the pharmacy, often associated with over-the-counter products.
I looked for meds, because you should always be ready for illnesses.
Naghanap ako ng parmas, kasi dapat lagi ready sa sakit.