Galenic
- adjective
- /ɡəˈlɛnɪk/
- Specialized
- Modern pharmacies sometimes use Galenic methods for compounding personalized medications.
Examples
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She studied Galenic principles to better understand traditional pharmaceutical techniques.
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Pharmacists often study Galenic formulations in their training.
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The new drug was developed using a Galenic approach to ensure proper absorption.
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The Galenic methods of compounding are still used today.
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The pharmacist applied Galenic techniques to create a custom medication for the patient.
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To improve the efficacy of the medication, she relied on Galenic principles during the compounding process.
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Many traditional healers still follow Galenic methods when preparing herbal remedies.
Synonyms
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5.5
About making, selling, or using medicines
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8.1
Relating to pharmacies and the making of medicines
How Traditional
Surface Forms
Morphology
Galenic = Galen (semi-transparent) = Galen + ic
Built from the name 'Galen' plus '-ic' to indicate relation to Galen's methods of preparation; the pharmaceutical meaning is a technical extension.
Etymology
Galenic can also mean the old way of preparing medicines, from recipes and methods linked to Galen, so when you see Galenic about drugs or formulas it means 'made or mixed in the traditional medical way'.