Medical Dictionary
prescription
noun pre·scrip·tion \pri-ˈskrip-shən\
Medical Definition of PRESCRIPTION
1
: a written direction for the preparation, compounding, and administration of a medicine
2
: a prescribed remedy
3
: a written formula for the grinding of corrective lenses for eyeglasses
4
: a written direction for the application of physical therapy measures (as directed exercise or electrotherapy) in cases of injury or disability
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