A defamatory statement is a false statement of fact that exposes a person to hatred, ridicule, or contempt, causes him to be shunned, or injures him in his business or trade.
Definition of pharmacology. 1  1 : the science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology. 2  2 : the properties and reactions of drugs especially with relation to their therapeutic value.
Drug therapy (pharmacotherapy) is an important part of the medical field and relies on the science of pharmacology for continual advancement and on pharmacy for appropriate management. Drugs are classified in various ways.