药物发现 (yàowù fāxiàn)

Definition

The process of discovering new drugs or medications. It involves identifying and developing compounds that can be used to treat diseases or improve health.

Related terms

临床试验 (línchuáng shìyàn): Clinical trials, where potential drugs are tested on humans to determine their safety and effectiveness.

化合物 (huàhéwù): Compounds, which are substances made up of two or more elements that can be used in drug discovery.

靶点 (bǎdiǎn): Target molecules or proteins in the body that drugs interact with to produce a therapeutic effect.