A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste.
A liquid which converts lead to gold.
A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.
The science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology.
The properties and reactions of drugs especially with relation to their therapeutic value.