polypharmaceutical

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English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ pharmaceutical.

Adjective

polypharmaceutical (comparative more polypharmaceutical, superlative most polypharmaceutical)

  1. (pharmacology) Containing several drugs
  2. (pharmacy) Of or pertaining to polypharmacy

Noun

polypharmaceutical (plural polypharmaceuticals)

  1. (pharmacology) A preparation containing several drugs

References

  • OED 2nd edition 1989