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.
What is pharmacology? Pharmacology is the branch of science concerned with the study of drugs and how they affect living organisms. When most people think about the word âdrugâ, they usually associate it with illegal substances, such as cannabis, heroin or cocaine.