prescription


Definition: Meaning of, prescription in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n /

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prescription prescriptions
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  1. a piece of paper on which a doctor writes what medicine a sick person should have, so that they can get it from a PHARMACIST [↪  prescribe]
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  2. a particular medicine or treatment ordered by a doctor for a sick person
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  3. on prescription British English , by prescription American English a drug that you get on prescription can only be obtained with a written order from the doctor [↪  over the counter]
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  4. an idea or suggestion about how you should behave, or how to make a situation, activity etc successful
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prescription used in phrases

  • non-prescription (adjective)
    1. a non-prescription drug is one that you can buy in a shop without a written order from a doctor [=  over-the-counter]
  • prescription drug (noun)
    1. a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist
  • prescription medicine (noun)
    1. a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist
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