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pre·scrip·tion

prescription

 
 
pronunciation:
prih skrIp shn
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part of speech: noun
definition: A prescription is an order written or sent by a doctor to a pharmacy so that a patient can get a medicine or other medical item that they need. The prescription tells exactly what thing the patient needs and how they should take it or use it.
Nadia's doctor gave her a prescription for cough medicine.The prescription says to take one pill twice a day before meals.
 
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