The phrase "drug compounds" refers to different chemicals or substances that are used to create medicines or drugs to treat medical conditions or diseases. Full definition
Reports in the popular press have revealed all sorts of drug compounds have been found in drinking water. (stevedalepetworld.com)
Using the sensor, drug companies can screen individual drug compounds in minutes rather than months, determining which are most effective. (discovermagazine.com)
Taking advantage of that, the team developed a culture system that should enable researchers to conduct genetic analyses of the virus and test drug compounds more rapidly in the near future. (scientificamerican.com)