B2 noun 중립

Prescription

/prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/

A formal document or digital order issued by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided with a specific medicine or treatment. It can also refer to the medicine itself.

예시

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1

I need to stop at the chemist to pick up my prescription.

I have to visit the pharmacy to collect my prescribed medication.

2

A formal prescription is required for all controlled substances in this facility.

An official medical order is mandatory for restricted drugs in this building.

3

Can I get a repeat on this prescription?

Can I get another supply of this medication without seeing the doctor again?

어휘 가족

명사
prescription
Verb
prescribe
부사
prescriptively
형용사
prescriptive
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Pre' (before) and 'Scription' (writing) — the doctor writes it before you get your medicine.

빠른 퀴즈

You cannot buy these tablets over the counter; you need a ____.

정답!

정답은: prescription

예시

1

I need to stop at the chemist to pick up my prescription.

everyday

I have to visit the pharmacy to collect my prescribed medication.

2

A formal prescription is required for all controlled substances in this facility.

formal

An official medical order is mandatory for restricted drugs in this building.

3

Can I get a repeat on this prescription?

informal

Can I get another supply of this medication without seeing the doctor again?

4

Statistical analysis shows a correlation between regional prescription rates and healthcare costs.

academic

Data indicates a link between how often medicines are ordered and total medical spending.

5

The company’s health plan covers all employee prescriptions with a small co-pay.

business

The corporate medical insurance pays for all medicines ordered by doctors for staff.

어휘 가족

명사
prescription
Verb
prescribe
부사
prescriptively
형용사
prescriptive

자주 쓰는 조합

write a prescription to issue a medical order
fill a prescription to get the medicine from a pharmacy
prescription drugs medicines requiring a doctor's note
repeat prescription an additional supply of medicine
on prescription available only with a doctor's order

자주 쓰는 구문

by prescription only

only available with a doctor's note

prescription charges

the cost of the medication

under prescription

following a doctor's order

자주 혼동되는 단어

Prescription vs recipe

A recipe is for cooking food; a prescription is for medical treatment.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'prescription' when referring specifically to the legal document or the specific medicine a doctor has ordered. It is more formal than simply saying 'medicine'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'recipe' instead of 'prescription' because many European languages use the same word for both.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Pre' (before) and 'Scription' (writing) — the doctor writes it before you get your medicine.

📖

어원

From Latin 'praescriptio', meaning 'a writing before, prefix, or order'.

문법 패턴

a prescription for (medication) on prescription prescribe (something) for (someone)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western countries, prescriptions are increasingly sent electronically from the doctor directly to the pharmacy.

빠른 퀴즈

You cannot buy these tablets over the counter; you need a ____.

정답!

정답은: prescription

health 관련 단어

hospital

A1

A hospital is a large building where doctors and nurses provide medical care for people who are sick or injured. It contains specialized equipment and rooms for treatments, surgeries, and staying overnight while recovering.

healthy

A2

Healthy describes someone who is in good physical or mental condition and is not ill. It can also describe activities, food, or environments that help you stay well and strong.

Symptom

B2

A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

Physician

B2

A person qualified to practice medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment rather than surgery.

Chronic

B2

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring. Usually applied to a medical condition that lasts for three months or more.

Vaccinate

B2

To treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a particular infectious disease or pathogen.

Recover

B2

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after a period of illness, injury, or setback.

Infectious

B2

Describing a disease or disease-causing organism that is likely to be transmitted to people or organisms through the environment.

Treatment

B2

Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury. It includes the use of medicine, surgery, or therapy to improve a condition.

Consultation

B2

A meeting with an expert or professional, such as a doctor or specialist, in order to seek advice or information.

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