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- Dictionarypre·scrip·tion/prēˈskripSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. an instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment: "he scribbled a prescription for tranquilizers" Similar
- 2. a recommendation that is authoritatively put forward: "effective prescriptions for sustaining rural communities" Similar
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The meaning of PRESCRIPTION is the establishment of a claim of title to something under common law usually by use and enjoyment for a period fixed by statute. How to use prescription in a sentence.
PRESCRIPTION definition: 1. a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone…. Learn more.
Prescription definition: a direction, usually written, by the physician to the pharmacist for the preparation and use of a medicine or remedy.. See examples of PRESCRIPTION used in a sentence.
a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or or other treatment that someone needs: a doctor's prescription. a prescription for physical therapy. These drugs are only available on prescription (= with a prescription from a doctor). Fewer examples.
n. 1. (Medicine) a. written instructions from a physician, dentist, etc, to a pharmacist stating the form, dosage strength, etc, of a drug to be issued to a specific patient. b. the drug or remedy prescribed. 2. (Medicine) ( modifier) (of drugs) available legally only with a doctor's prescription. 3. (Medicine)
A prescription is an order written by a doctor for someone to get a drug that is not available without this permission. If you get a bad ear infection, you'll need a prescription for antibiotics. When your doctor writes a prescription, she's advising you to take a medication that you can only get from a pharmacist.
noun. /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/. /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/. [countable] an official piece of paper on which a doctor writes the type of medicine you should have, and which enables you to get it from a chemist's. prescription for something The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
verb (used with object) , pre·scribed, pre·scrib·ing. to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin. Synonyms: decree, dictate, direct. Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.).
PRESCRIPTION definition: 1. a piece of paper saying what medicine someone needs or the medicine itself: 2. If you get a…. Learn more.
1. a. : to lay down as a guide, direction, or rule of action : ordain. b. : to specify with authority. 2. : to designate or order the use of as a remedy. prescribed a painkiller. a prescribed burn to restore natural forest conditions.
