pharm
Medicine shop, abbreviated
Pharm is an informal clipping of pharmacy or pharmaceutical, used especially in compound forms: pharm tech, big pharm.
In biology, pharm appears in terms like pharming—genetically engineering animals or plants to produce pharmaceutical compounds.
The spelling distinguishes it from farm while emphasizing the medicinal connection.
Historical medicine preparer
- chemistSubstance and reaction scientist
- dispensaryMedicine distribution facility
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
over-the-counter · refill · generics · brand-name · tablets · capsules · pills · syrups
Mythical healing draught
- transmutationComplete change of form
- alchemistPractitioner of proto-chemistry
- alembicDistillation apparatus
- crucibleVessel for extreme heat
Diluted-substance alternative medicine
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- ayurvedaIndian traditional medicine system
holistic · botanical · tincture · supplement · apothecary
Curative treatment or fix
- cureTreatment that heals
- antidoteSubstance neutralizing harmful agents
- reliefEasing of distress
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
restoration · convalescence · rehabilitation · recuperation · salve · balm · soothe · medicine
U.S. health regulator
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- pipelineLong-distance fluid transport tube
- R&DCreating new products
biotech · regulatory · approval · biosimilar
Therapeutic substance for illness
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- dialysisMechanical blood filtration
regimen · palliative · curative · remission · intervention · prophylaxis · side-effects · contraindications
apothecary
Historical medicine preparer
- chemistSubstance and reaction scientist
- dispensaryMedicine distribution facility
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
medication · over-the-counter · refill · generics · brand-name · tablets · capsules · pills · syrups · ointments
elixir
Mythical healing draught
- transmutationComplete change of form
- alchemistPractitioner of proto-chemistry
- alembicDistillation apparatus
crucible · quintessence · hermeticism · panacea · tincture
homeopathy
Diluted-substance alternative medicine
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
ayurveda · holistic · botanical · tincture · supplement · apothecary
remedy
Curative treatment or fix
recovery · restoration · convalescence · rehabilitation · recuperation · salve · balm · soothe · medicine · treatment
FDA
U.S. health regulator
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- pipelineLong-distance fluid transport tube
R&D · biotech · regulatory · approval · biosimilar
medication
Therapeutic substance for illness
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
dialysis · regimen · palliative · curative · remission · intervention · prophylaxis · side-effects · contraindications · interactions
pharmnaturopathy
Alternative healing using nature
drug-free · holistic medicine · natural remedies · homeopathy · herbal
- pharmaceutical companyBusiness producing medicinal products
- online pharmacyWeb-based medication dispenser
- pharmaceutical companiesFirms producing medicinal drugs
- pharmaceutical industryBusiness of creating medications
- drive-thru pharmacyVehicle-accessible prescription dispensary
- pharmacy techMedication preparation assistant