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Meaning of the word prescribed in English

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prescribed

US /prɪˈskraɪbd/
UK /prɪˈskraɪbd/

Verb

1.

(of a medical practitioner) advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone, especially in writing.

Example:
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Dr. Greene prescribed magnesium sulfate
Synonym:
orderadviseauthorizedirect
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