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== Merck Index ==

The '''Merck Index''' (''pronunciation: mɜːrk ɪndɛks'') is a comprehensive and authoritative reference source for information on chemicals, drugs and biologicals. It is published by the American pharmaceutical company [[Merck & Co.|Merck]] and was first printed in 1889.

=== Etymology ===

The term "Merck Index" is derived from the name of the pharmaceutical company, [[Merck & Co.|Merck]], which has been in operation since 1891. The word "Index" refers to the fact that the publication serves as a comprehensive list or directory of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Chemical compound]]: A substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions.
* [[Drug]]: Any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function.
* [[Biologicals]]: Products that are pharmaceutical, medicinal, or diagnostic products obtained by means of biological processes.
* [[Pharmaceutical company]]: A commercial business licensed to research, develop, market and/or distribute drugs, most commonly in the context of healthcare.

=== See Also ===

* [[Pharmacology]]
* [[Chemistry]]
* [[Biology]]

=== References ===

* O'Neil, M.J. (ed.). The Merck Index - An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals. 13th Edition, Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck and Co., Inc., 2001.

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