prescript

/prɪˈskrɪpt/

Definitions

1. noun

a written order or instruction, especially one issued by a doctor for a patient to follow when taking medication

“The patient’s prescript required her to take the medication twice a day for a week.”

2. verb

to prescribe or dictate a course of action or treatment

“The doctor prescript a new medication to help manage the patient’s symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • prescription
  • script

Antonyms

  • non-prescription
  • over-the-counter