Meaning of the word pharmacodynamics in English

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pharmacodynamics

US /ˌfɑːrməkoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/
UK /ˌfɑːməkoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

Noun

the study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body and the mechanisms of their action, including the relationship between drug concentration and effect

Example:
Understanding the pharmacodynamics of a new drug is crucial for determining its therapeutic efficacy and potential side effects.
The research focused on the pharmacodynamics of opioid receptors.