prescriptions
[prɪˈskrɪpʃənz]
nounpl: prescriptions
prescrições
1. Written instructions from a doctor for a patient to obtain and use medication
The doctor gave me two prescriptions for antibiotics and pain relief.
O médico me deu duas prescrições para antibióticos e analgésicos.
2. An authoritative recommendation or instruction for doing something
The wellness guide offers prescriptions for healthy living.
O guia de bem-estar oferece prescrições para uma vida saudável.
3. Legal: The action of establishing a claim or right through long use or possession
The property was claimed through prescriptions under state law.
A propriedade foi reivindicada através de prescrições sob a lei estadual.
4. A formula or recipe, especially for a medicinal preparation
This ancient prescription has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
Esta prescrição antiga tem sido usada há séculos na medicina tradicional.
In Brazil and the USA, prescriptions are essential documents in healthcare. In Brazil, controlled medications require 'receituário' (prescription pads), and patients typically need to show identification at pharmacies. The word 'prescrição' also has legal importance regarding statute of limitations. In the USA, prescriptions can be physical or digital (e-prescriptions), and insurance coverage is a major consideration.
NYC Slang
Rx (medical shorthand), scripts
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