The word pharmacology comes from ________
A) the Dutch word droog and a suffix meaning the study of
B) the Greek word pharmakon and a suffix meaning the study of
C) the Greek word prophylaxis and a suffix meaning to study
D) the Latin word medicina and a suffix meaning the study of
Answer: B
A) The Dutch word droog is where we get the word drug, not pharmacology.
C) The Greek word prophylaxis means to keep guard before. Prophylaxis is used as a preventive method.
D) The Latin word medicina is where we get the word medicine or medication, not pharmacology.
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