Prescribe meaning in English
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Definition
to prescribe: to give medical treatment; to assign, to decree, to impose, to order
I will prescribe you some antibiotics to cure the infection. If you accept my treatment you will definitely feel better.
a prescription: a piece of paper on which a doctor writes medical instructions
I'm sorry, but you need a prescription to buy these pills. Go and ask your doctor to write you one, otherwise you won't be able to buy this medicine.
prescription glasses spectacles prescribed by a doctor to aid vision
Examples
- "Here they are, and um, while you're at it, would you mind writing me a prescription?"
- "We have prescribed him some fast-acting decongestants and a fever reducer."
- "I have a prescription."
Exercise 1
It's time to get naked... and answer a few vocabulary questions with Dr. Loblaw!
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms, most were used in the dialogue you just heard
This term refers to the rhythm or cadence of one of the most powerful internal organs in the body. "Okay, I'm going to put on my stethoscope to listen to your . Lub, Dub, mmkay!"
This term refers to written instructions from a doctor to a patient or pharmacist. "I'm going to write you a for anti-depressants, antibiotics, and some Viagra, just in case, mmkay?"
This 2-word term refers to the force exerted by the blood circulating in our bodies. "You have a history of high in your family, so you should avoid rich foods and stress, mmkay?"
This term refers to a pain located in the head. "You should take some aspirin if you have a , mmkay?"
This is one of the most common ailments encountered. It usually involves sneezing, coughing and a runny nose and can be caused by allergies, a virus or bacteria. This term was NOT used in the dialogue. "It seems you have a Mr. Jones. You should rest, drink a lot of fluids and stay warm, mmkay?"
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms, most were used in the dialogue you just heard
This term refers to the rhythm or cadence of one of the most powerful internal organs in the body. "Okay, I'm going to put on my stethoscope to listen to your . Lub, Dub, mmkay!"
This term refers to written instructions from a doctor to a patient or pharmacist. "I'm going to write you a for anti-depressants, antibiotics, and some Viagra, just in case, mmkay?"
This 2-word term refers to the force exerted by the blood circulating in our bodies. "You have a history of high in your family, so you should avoid rich foods and stress, mmkay?"
This term refers to a pain located in the head. "You should take some aspirin if you have a , mmkay?"
This is one of the most common ailments encountered. It usually involves sneezing, coughing and a runny nose and can be caused by allergies, a virus or bacteria. This term was NOT used in the dialogue. "It seems you have a Mr. Jones. You should rest, drink a lot of fluids and stay warm, mmkay?"
It's time to get naked... and answer a few vocabulary questions with Dr. Loblaw!
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms, most were used in the dialogue you just heard
This term refers to the rhythm or cadence of one of the most powerful internal organs in the body. "Okay, I'm going to put on my stethoscope to listen to your heartbeat 1. Lub, Dub, mmkay!"
This term refers to written instructions from a doctor to a patient or pharmacist. "I'm going to write you a prescription 2 for anti-depressants, antibiotics, and some Viagra, just in case, mmkay?"
This 2-word term refers to the force exerted by the blood circulating in our bodies. "You have a history of high blood 3 pressure 4 in your family, so you should avoid rich foods and stress, mmkay?"
This term refers to a pain located in the head. "You should take some aspirin if you have a headache 5, mmkay?"
This is one of the most common ailments encountered. It usually involves sneezing, coughing and a runny nose and can be caused by allergies, a virus or bacteria. This term was NOT used in the dialogue. "It seems you have a cold 6 Mr. Jones. You should rest, drink a lot of fluids and stay warm, mmkay?"
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms, most were used in the dialogue you just heard
This term refers to the rhythm or cadence of one of the most powerful internal organs in the body. "Okay, I'm going to put on my stethoscope to listen to your heartbeat 1. Lub, Dub, mmkay!"
This term refers to written instructions from a doctor to a patient or pharmacist. "I'm going to write you a prescription 2 for anti-depressants, antibiotics, and some Viagra, just in case, mmkay?"
This 2-word term refers to the force exerted by the blood circulating in our bodies. "You have a history of high blood 3 pressure 4 in your family, so you should avoid rich foods and stress, mmkay?"
This term refers to a pain located in the head. "You should take some aspirin if you have a headache 5, mmkay?"
This is one of the most common ailments encountered. It usually involves sneezing, coughing and a runny nose and can be caused by allergies, a virus or bacteria. This term was NOT used in the dialogue. "It seems you have a cold 6 Mr. Jones. You should rest, drink a lot of fluids and stay warm, mmkay?"
1 heartbeat: The "heartbeat" is the sound and movement produced by the heart. "Lub" and "dub" are the names given to the two-part process of the "heartbeat". In this dialogue, Dr. Loblaw listens to Brian's heartbeat, then tells him that it is normal.
2 prescription: A "prescription" refers to written indications for treatment or medication either from a doctor to a pharmacist, or directly from a doctor to a patient.
3 blood: "Blood" is the liquid of life. It courses through our body bringing oxygen to our system. In this scene, Dr. Loblaw states that Brian's blood pressure is normal. Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by the blood circulating in our bodies (against the arterial walls).
4 pressure: "Pressure" (both literally and figuratively) refers to the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, person, etc. In this case, "blood pressure" refers to the force exerted by the blood circulating in our bodies (against the arterial walls).
5 headache: A "headache" describes pain or hurting in the head. Example: The music was so loud it gave me a headache. In this dialogue, Dr. Loblaw asks Brian if he suffers from "headaches". Note that this term is made up of two words: "head" + "ache". An "ache" on its own describes a painful sensation, and is a common suffix used to describe many types of pain: stomach ache, back ache, ear ache etc.
6 cold: A "cold" is a viral condition which is often characterized by sneezing, coughing and a runny nose. This term wasn't used in the dialogue.
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