HealthAugust 24, 2026

nonpharmacologic

non-far-muh-kuh-LOJ-ik

Definition

Relating to treatments or therapies that do not involve the use of drugs or medication.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'non-' (not) combined with 'pharmacologic,' which comes from the Greek 'pharmakon' (drug or poison) and 'logia' (study of). It entered English to describe medical practices outside of drug-based intervention.

In the news

The study suggests that a nonpharmacologic intervention—specifically, a digital integrative medicine program—may improve overall survival for cancer patients. This is significant because it highlights the therapeutic potential of mind-body and exercise-based treatments outside of standard pharmaceutical approaches.

Digital Integrative Medicine Program Improves Overall Survival in Patients Undergoing Systemic Cancer Treatment

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