薬物

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The formal substance noun 薬物 (やくぶつ) broadly denotes drugs or medicinal chemicals that act on the body.
• Basic usage: Lessons discuss 薬物が体に及ぼす作用, while laboratories store such substances securely.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A substance with pharmacological effects
  • Do not narrow it to illicit drugs without context; it is a broader technical term that can include medication.