Terminological studies of pharmaceutical discourse: linguodidactic overview

Abstract

This article presents overview of terminological studies in pharmacy of both russian and foreign authors along with the analysis of current problems in pharmaceutical language and its main trends to develop. It gives generalization and comparison of studies results gained by specialists of pharmacy and philologists. The key focus is on the studies in general pharmaceutical terminology and in specific language, as well as on probable future-forward trends in pharmaceutical terminology research. The comprehensive list of references to works in pharmaceutical termilnology is given.

Keywords

• pharmaceutical terminology
• pharmaceutical technology
• trade nominations of medical preparations