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
Read the full article ↗The ASCO Post