Meaning of the word pharmacokinetics in English

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pharmacokinetics

US /ˌfɑːrməkoʊkaɪˈnɛtɪks/
UK /ˌfɑːməkəʊkaɪˈnɛtɪks/

Noun

the branch of pharmacology concerned with the movement of drugs within the body, including the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

Example:
Understanding the pharmacokinetics of a new drug is crucial for determining its dosage.
The study investigated the pharmacokinetics of the drug in different patient populations.