ethnopharmacology

noun

The scientific study correlating ethnic groups, their health, and how it relates to their physical habits and methodology in creating and using medicines.

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Meanings

nounethnopharmacology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe scientific study correlating ethnic groups, their health, and how it relates to their physical habits and methodology in creating and using medicines.

Origin

From ethno- + pharmacology.

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APA

ethnopharmacology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethnopharmacology

MLA

“ethnopharmacology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethnopharmacology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ethnopharmacology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethnopharmacology.

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