: a statement that is known or believed by its maker to be incorrect or untrue and is made esp. with intent to deceive or mislead [submitted a false statement to obtain the loan]. ;also.
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. pharmacokinetics. the study of the movement of drugs in the body, including the processes of absorption, distribution, localization in tissues, biotransformation, and excretion. adj., adj pharmacokinetÂ´ic.
Pharmacology. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being. 2. any substance recognized in the official pharmacopoeia or formulary of the nation.