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Prescription

/prəˈskrɪpʃən/
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(noun) A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for a pair of glasses.

Sorry, we can't fill this prescription here.
Go to the doctor to get your prescription!
CEFR Practice Quiz
She took the ____ to the pharmacy and waited while the medication was prepared.

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