prescription
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proscription

Definition & Meaning of "prescription"in English

Prescription
01

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed 

prescription definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
prescriptions

What is a "prescription"?

A prescription is a written order from a doctor that allows a patient to get the necessary medications from a pharmacy. It includes the name of the medication, the dosage, and instructions on how often and for how long the patient should take it. A prescription ensures that patients receive the correct medication and dosage to treat their condition.

Examples
The pharmacist filled the prescription for antibiotics. 
02

the establishment of a legal right or claim to something through long-term use or enjoyment, as defined by law 

Examples
The landowner gained prescription over the property after using it for over 20 years. 
03

a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist 

04

written instructions for an optician on the lenses for a given person 

prescription
01

available to be bought only with a written order of a licensed healthcare professional, typically a doctor 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
domain
medicine, regulation, healthcare
Examples
The pharmacy only dispenses prescription medications with a valid doctor's order. 
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