Medical & Health

Prescription

prɪˈskrɪpʃn

noun

What does Prescription mean?

Medicine ordered by a doctor.

Example sentence

"The doctor sent my prescription to CVS."

American usage tip

'Rx' is the written symbol for prescription.

Related Medical & Health words

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Signs of illness you experience.

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Unwanted reactions to medicine.

Where prescriptions are filled.

Flexible Spending Account for health expenses.

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