낱장을 묶어 만든 형태의 고대 필사본이나 사본.
An ancient manuscript text in book form, composed of hand-written pages bound together rather than a scroll.
예문:
"The Maya codex contains detailed astronomical observations and ritual calendars."
"Scholars spent decades deciphering the fragile parchment of the ancient codex."
의약품이나 화학 물질의 규격과 제조법을 수록한 공식 약전 또는 의약품집.
An official collection of standards for the identification and preparation of drugs and chemicals.
예문:
"The pharmaceutical company must ensure all ingredients comply with the national codex."
"The international codex provides standardized guidelines for food safety and additives."