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Prescribing: meaning, definitions and examples

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prescribing

 

[ prɪˈskraɪbɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical practice

Prescribing refers to the action of a qualified healthcare professional, like a doctor, authorizing a patient to use a specific medication or treatment. It involves assessing the patient’s condition and determining the appropriate intervention to address their health needs. The prescription may also include dosage instructions and duration of treatment.

Synonyms

authorizing, designating, recommending

Examples of usage

  • The doctor is prescribing medication for your illness.
  • She is responsible for prescribing treatments for chronic pain.
  • Prescribing antibiotics without a consultation can be harmful.

Translations

Translations of the word "prescribing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prescrição

🇮🇳 निदान देना

🇩🇪 Verschreibung

🇮🇩 meresepkan

🇺🇦 виписування

🇵🇱 przepisywanie

🇯🇵 処方する

🇫🇷 prescription

🇪🇸 prescripción

🇹🇷 reçete yazmak

🇰🇷 처방

🇸🇦 وصف

🇨🇿 předepisování

🇸🇰 predpisovanie

🇨🇳 开处方

🇸🇮 predpisovanje

🇮🇸 fyrirskrift

🇰🇿 жазу

🇬🇪 წერილი

🇦🇿 təklif etmək

🇲🇽 prescripción

Etymology

The term 'prescribe' is derived from the Latin word 'praescribere', which means 'to write before' or 'to order'. It combines 'prae-', meaning 'before', with 'scribere', meaning 'to write'. The use of 'prescribe' in English dates back to the late Middle Ages when it was primarily associated with legal and authoritative writings. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass its current medical context, where it specifically refers to the act of a doctor or healthcare provider writing a prescription for medication or treatment plans. The practice of prescribing has roots in ancient medicine, where healers would recommend specific remedies or potions based on their observations of patients. As medical knowledge expanded, the need for formal prescriptions became more prominent, leading to the standardized practices seen today.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,588 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.