Acology is a term in the field of pharmacology that refers to the study of drugs and their effects. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to refer to this field of study, such as pharmacology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, and therapeutics. Pharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs on living organisms, while pharmacy is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs. Pharmaceutical science focuses on the research and development of new drugs, while therapeutics refers to the use of drugs to treat diseases and disorders. All these terms are closely related and refer to the study of drugs and their effects on the human body.