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prescription

/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does prescription mean?

noun

A written instruction given by a doctor or dentist for the preparation and use of a medicine or treatment. A rule or formula for making something.

Example

"The doctor wrote a prescription for antibiotics to help clear up the infection."

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