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noun
- 1. an instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be issued with a medicine or treatment: "he scribbled a prescription for tranquillizers" Similar
- 2. a recommendation that is authoritatively put forward: "effective prescriptions for sustaining rural communities" Similar
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Prescription definition: a direction, usually written, by the physician to the pharmacist for the preparation and use of a medicine or remedy.. See examples of PRESCRIPTION used in a sentence.
PRESCRIPTION definition: 1. a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone…. Learn more.
1. a. : the establishment of a claim of title to something under common law usually by use and enjoyment for a period fixed by statute. b. : the right or title acquired under common law by such possession. 2. : the process of making claim to something by long use and enjoyment. 3. : the action of laying down authoritative rules or directions. 4. a.
a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or or other treatment that someone needs: a doctor's prescription. a prescription for physical therapy. These drugs are only available on prescription (= with a prescription from a doctor). Fewer examples.
1. (Medicine) a. written instructions from a physician, dentist, etc, to a pharmacist stating the form, dosage strength, etc, of a drug to be issued to a specific patient. b. the drug or remedy prescribed. 2. (Medicine) (modifier) (of drugs) available legally only with a doctor's prescription. 3. (Medicine)
Definition of prescription noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Prescribe definition: to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin.. See examples of PRESCRIBE used in a sentence.
PRESCRIBE definition: 1. (of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have: 2. to tell someone what they…. Learn more.
A prescription is an order for medicine which a doctor writes, and which is given to a pharmacist to prepare and administer the medicine.
prescription meaning, definition, what is prescription: a piece of paper on which a doctor write...: Learn more.
